Islington Libraries
All Islington's libraries are free to join and have free public computers, Wi-Fi and internet access
For individual library opening times see Your
Local Libraries
You can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, online newspapers, magazines, comics and other resources for free on our library, arts and heritage webpages
You can join Islington libraries online or email library.informationunit@islington.gov.uk
Archway Library
Where to find us
Hamlyn House
Highgate Hill
London
N19 5PH
The library is behind Archway Underground Station, at the junction of Highgate Hill and Junction Road.
How to contact us
Phone: 020 7527 7820
Email: archway.library@islington.gov.uk
Library Manager: Cuneyt Yilmaz
Public transport
Buses: 4, 41, 43, 210, 271, C11, W5, 17, 143, 234, 134, 263
Tube: Archway (Northern line)
Trains: Upper Holloway (London Overground)
Central Library
Where to find us
2 Fieldway Crescent
London
N5 1PF
The library is on the corner of Holloway Road and Fieldway Crescent, about 500m from Highbury Corner.
How to contact us
Phone: 020 7527 6900
centrallending.lib@islington.gov.uk
Library Manager: Maureen Black
Public transport
Buses: 43, 271, 393, 263
Tubes: Highbury Islington (Victoria line), Holloway Road (Piccadilly line)
Trains: Highbury Islington (First Capital Connect), Drayton Park (First Capital Connect)
Finsbury Library
Where to find us
245 St. John Street
London
EC1V 4NB
The library is close to the corner of St. John Street and Skinner Street.
How to contact us
Phone: 020 7527 7960
Email: finsbury.library@islington.gov.uk
Library Manager: Chris Millington
Public transport
Buses: 153 (Hoppa)
Tube: Angel (Northern line), Farringdon (Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines)
Trains: Farringdon (First Capital Connect)
Islington Computer Skills Centre
Where to find us
245 St. John Street
London
EC1V 4NB
The centre is based at Finsbury Library, close to the corner of St. John Street and Skinner Street.
How to contact us
Phone: 020 7527 7002
Email: info@icskills.co.uk
Public transport
Buses: 153 (Hoppa)
Tube: Angel (Northern line), Farringdon (Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines)
Trains: Farringdon (First Capital Connect)
N4 Library
Where to find us
26 Blackstock Road
London
N4 2DW
The library is part of the City and Islington College building, close to the junction with Seven Sisters Road.
How to contact us
Phone: 020 7527 7800
Email: n4.library@islington.gov.uk
Library Manager: Nick Tranmer
Services
Your Islington Libraries account
View items available across our libraries, check your account, renew book and music loans, and reserve items in stock.
Public transport
Buses: 4, 19, 236
Tube: Finsbury Park (Victoria and Piccadilly lines)
Trains: Finsbury Park (Great Northern)
North Library
Where to find us
Manor Gardens
London
N7 6JX
The library is about 100m from the junction with Holloway Road.
How to contact us
Phone: 020 7527 7840
Email: north.library@islington.gov.uk
Library Manager: Nick Tranmer
Public transport
Buses: 43, 271, 17, 263
Tube: Holloway Road (Piccadilly line, 15 min walk); Archway Tube (Northern line, 15 min walk)
Trains: Upper Holloway (London Overground)
South Library
Where to find us
115-117 Essex Rd
London
N1 2SL
The library is on the corner of Essex Road and Cross Street.
How to contact us
Phone: 020 7527 7860
Email: south.library@islington.gov.uk
Library Manager: Marcia Ludlow
Public transport
Buses: 38, 56, 73, 341, 476
Tube: Highbury Islington (Victoria line)
Trains: Essex Road (Great Northern Trains); Highbury Islington (Great Northern Trains and London Overground)
West Library
Where to find us
Bridgeman Road
London
N1 1BD
The library is close to the junction with Caledonian Road.
How to contact us
Phone: 020 7527 7920
Email: west.library@islington.gov.uk
Library Managers: Pamela Quantrill and Mary Fitton
Public transport
Buses: 17, 91, 259
Tube: Caledonian Road (Piccadilly line)
Trains: Caledonian Road and Barnsbury (London Overground)