Hackney Central Library

Hackney Central Library

In addition to adult fiction and non-fiction books the library offers -

  • Large print books and talking books
  • Children’s library service including books, talking books, under 5s zone, storytime sessions and a teenage reading group
  • Homework Zone in museum downstairs
  • Books and audio-visual material in community languages
  • Parents’ and carers’ collection
  • Adult reading groups (see What's On)
  • DVDs, videos and music CDs
  • Language courses
  • Music scores
  • Information and reference library including books, newspapers and magazines and online services
  • Free computer access and computer coaching
  • Photocopiers and scanner
  • Reading and study area
  • Exhibitions (exhibition space available for outside organisations)

What’s on?

Visit our What’s On page to see events and activities at the library.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access
  • Lift
  • Adapted toilet
  • Guide/assistance dogs allowed
  • Low vision resources (magnifiers)
  • Hearing loop
  • Large print books
  • Spoken word (talking books)
  • Accessible computers (magnifying software)

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Page updated: 17 Dec 2008 


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Contact Details

Hackney Central Library
Hackney Technology and Learning Centre
1 Reading Lane
E8 1GQ

Opening Times
Mon, Tues, Thur: 9am - 8pm, Wed: 9am - 6pm, Fri: 10am - 8pm, Sat: 9am - 5pm, Sun: closed. Toy Library Tues: 10.30am - 12pm, Under 5s FRI: 11am - 12pm. The Hackney Libraries Renewals Line operates Mon to Fri: 8am - 8pm. Sat: 9am - 1pm, outside those times customers can ring any Hackney Library to renew items.
Email: info@hackney.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8356 2542 /020 8356 2539 (Renewals Line)
Fax: 020 8356 2531

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