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Barbican Library

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A dedicated children's and music library
Special collections in art, music, finance and London
Graphic novels, books and audio books
A home delivery service
CDs, DVDs and language sets
Free Wi-Fi and computers with internet access
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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
barbicanlib@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Children's library enquiries
020 7628 9447
barbicanchildren@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Music library enquiries
020 7638 0672
barbicanmusic@cityoflondon.gov.uk

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 - 2pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm

The library is closed on bank holidays.

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Barbican Library
Silk Street
London, EC2Y 8DS
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Inside Abbey Road Studios Exhibition

Date:: 09 Apr 2018 - 27 Jun 2018
Time:: 00:00 - 23:59
Location:: Barbican Library
Cost:: Free

Rock photographer Jill Furmanovsky returns to Barbican Music Library to present a photographic celebration of the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

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Let's talk!

Date:: 26 Jun 2018
Time:: 10:30 - 12:30
Location:: Barbican Library
Cost:: Free, no booking required

Do you want more confidence speaking English? Join us every Tuesday to improve your English.

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