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Mildmay Library closed for improvements

From 13 October 2025, Mildmay Library will be closed while we carry out some improvement works. We will open again on 5 January 2026.

Your nearest libraries to Mildmay are:

  • South Library, 115-117 Essex Road, N1 2SL
  • Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF

We look forward to welcoming you to your new look Mildmay Library.

Christmas opening times

There are changes to some services because of Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December) and New Year's Day (Thursday 1 January). This includes what day we will collect your rubbish and recycling, library opening times, parking enforcement and more.

Check for changes to services

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Basic and vocational skills training

You can access classes in language, employment and other skills in learning centres and libraries around the borough 

We have two library-based learning centres - First Steps Learning Centre at the Central Library, and Islington Computer Skills Centre at the Finsbury Library.

The Adult and Community Learning service offers a range of free courses in our learning centres for Islington residents and parents with children in Islington schools who would like to improve their skills and life chances. 

There are courses and training sessions on:

  • maths, English and ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)
  • digital skills
  • vocational and employment skills
  • family learning

For information about classes and courses, you can text or WhatsApp 07734 777466, visit our Adult and community learning website or email acl@islington.gov.uk.

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