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Barbican Library

Visit us for:

  • Friendly, expert staff
  • Books, audio books and graphic novels
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • CDs, DVDs and language sets
  • Special collections in art, music, finance and London
  • A dedicated children's and music library
  • Free Wi-Fi and computers with internet access
  • Reading groups
  • Events, exhibitions and activities for all ages
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    Barbican Children's Library

    A wide range of books for children of all ages, storytimes, rhymetimes and events for children and families

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    Barbican Music Library

    The largest collection of CDs in a London public library, with listening booths, electronic pianos, and sheet music & books for hire.

​Contact us

General enquiries
020 7638 0569
Email Barbican Library

Children's library enquiries
020 7628 9447
Email Barbican Children's Library

Music library enquiries
020 7638 0672
Email Barbican music Library

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    Opening hours

    Monday 9.30am - 5.30pm
    Tuesday 9.30am - 7.30pm
    Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm
    Thursday 9.30am - 7.30pm
    Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
    Saturday 9.30am - 4pm

    The library is closed on bank holidays, Christmas and Easter Eves.

    Address

    Barbican Library
    Silk Street
    London, EC2Y 8DS
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What's happening
Tamara Trolley: at Home in the Barbican
Date:
02 Oct 2019 - 28 Oct 2019
Time:
00:00 - 23:59
Location:
Barbican Library
Cost:
Free

An arts exhibition held in the Barbican Library foyer by artist Tamara Tolley.

Find out more about Tamara Trolley: at Home in the Barbican
Ronnie Scott's 1959-69: Photography by Freddy Warren
Date:
12 Oct 2019 - 04 Jan 2020
Time:
00:00 - 23:59
Location:
Barbican Library
Cost:
Free

A warm and intimate series of portraits marking the 60th anniversary of Londons legendary jazz club and the publication of a new book.

Find out more about Ronnie Scott's 1959-69: Photography by Freddy Warren
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