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Barbican Library

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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
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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.

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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.

Christmas

Tuesday 24 December to Thursday 26 December: closed;
Tuesday 31 December: closing at 5.30pm;
Wednesday 1 January 2020: closed.

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Barbican Library
Silk Street
London, EC2Y 8DS
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'I Loved the Song Which Nature Sung', - London's Epping Forest

Date:: 08 Jan 2020 - 29 Jan 2020
Time:: 00:00 - 23:59
Location:: Barbican Library
Cost:: Free

An exhibition of paintings by Alison Chaplin that can be viewed and purchased.

Find out more about 'I Loved the Song Which Nature Sung', - London's Epping Forest

Tangerine Dream: Zeitraffer

Date:: 16 Jan 2020 - 02 May 2020
Time:: 00:00 - 23:59
Location:: Barbican Library
Cost:: Free, no booking required.

A free exhibition about the Krautrock band Tangerine Dream.

Find out more about Tangerine Dream: Zeitraffer

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