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Shoe Lane Library
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Shoe Lane Library provides a sanctuary in the heart of the Square Mile, engaging workers, residents and students alike with a space to read, sit and study. The library offers books, spoken word recordings, CDs and DVDs as well as a dynamic children's library area, open to all.
Visit the library for
- Books, audio books and language sets
- DVDs and CDs
- Free Wi-Fi, computers and internet access
- Reading groups and regular events
- Regular Rhyme Time and Stay and Play
- Home delivery service
- eBooks and online resources
- Friendly, expert staff
- Support for your health and wellbeing
The Library is wheelchair accessible.
Barbican and Community Libraries Strategy PDF (700KB)
This document details the ambitions of the City of London’s lending libraries and shows how their work links with corporate and national objectives.
Date submitted: 6/09/21Donations
If you would like to sponsor our programmes for adults and children, please consider making a donation to our libraries. 100% of all monies received from donations comes to the Barbican and Community Libraries service.