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Swiss Cottage Library

(Including Swiss Cottage Gallery, Cafe, Children's Library and Room Hire)

One of London's largest public libraries, run by Camden Council. Collection includes books, talking books, CDs, self-help leaflets, music scores, a special historical collection of philosophy and psychology books and a large reserve stock. Information about Council and other local services and organisations. Photocopiers and neighbourhood noticeboards. Children's library with Rhyme Time sessions for young children Tuesday and Friday 10.30am-11am. Free PC access for library members (up to 4 hours per day) and free WiFi for everyone.  There are a range of events running in the library, check the library webpages or monthly What's On posters for more information. 

The Swiss Cottage Gallery is managed by Camden's Arts Service.

There is a Cafe on the second floor and wheelchair accessible toilets throughout the building. The library is on different levels and is extensive, lifts are wheelchair accessible and staff are on hand to assist if help is needed.

Camden Libraries have many opportunities for private hire for a social occasion, meeting or event. Please contact the Camden Events team to discuss the options and available spaces within library opening hours and outside of opening hours: events@camden.gov.uk 

Visually impaired information

The library has a large collection of talking books and large print fiction and non-fiction titles. 

Digital services from your home

Camden library service offers a comprehensive eBook and eAudio service through a third parties: Libby and Borrowbox. We also offer Pressreader which is home to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world. 

Accessibility on library PCs

The library dedicated PCs for customers who are hard of hearing/seeing with specialist equipment attached and software which makes it possible for customers to change the sizing/display on the screen to fit their needs. 

Contact details

Contact Name
Telephone
020 7974 4444
Textphone/Minicom: 020 7974 5411
E-mail
libraries@camden.gov.uk
Website
www.camden.gov.uk/swisscottagelibrary 
Alternative Contact
Chris Keys & Tracey Hamilton - Library Managers

Address

Address
Swiss Cottage Library
88
Avenue Road
London
Postcode
NW3 3HA

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm

Further details

Parent Body
Camden Council Supporting Communities Directorate.
Ward
Swiss Cottage Ward
Last checked date
07/06/2016
Record ID
5538
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