I really like this library. It's very conveniently located for me and for many of the residents of…read moreEast Finchley on the High Road. I've always thought that the building looks exactly how a library should look-very old and historic! I think it gives a good feeling for learning. Inside the library doesn't take up a huge amount of the building and is actually qutie small, although they do have a seperate room for computers and children which I think is a really nice touch. The selection of books is pretty good and ordering books from other libraries is relatively cheap and doesn't take too much time. I've always found the staff there to be really friendly and while not always the most helpful of people it's not from lack of trying. Sometimes it feels as though they don't know their product quite as well as they should but they're so polite and friendly that it's difficult to fault them for it.

Great place! Have spent many a rainy day with the kids here. And the rhyme time is a great way to…read moremeet local mums

I have been an active member of Highgate Library since January 1991…read more And that was when, Margaret Thatcher was still the British Prime Minister. I only live around the corner from this Camden library branch, which is Holly Lodge. And even up to this day, I will always use the services at Highgate Library, for hiring out DVDs, PC printing and the photo copy machine. And I even reserve books and DVD from Highgate Library. Highgate Library is literally right next door to Highgate Cemetery, the place of Karl Marx's tomb.

The building may not be ancient but the treasures inside will keep you engaged for hours…read more Explore the various museum room and see if you're allowed to see some of the really old volumes. Rest in the cafe or sit and read a while in a chair or desk on the upper floors. Stroll the exterior and see the huge line that sometimes forms at (I guess) opening times? Enjoy the special kids programs at many times, and celebrate the love of reading young and old.

As a history buff, avid reader, and past library fundraiser, there is no way I could skip a visit…read moreto the British Library. We enjoyed roaming the floors during an unexpected rain shower, and enjoyed all the historical tomes exhibited here. We did not sign up for cards, and therefor did not get to explore the rooms or stacks, but we did enjoy our walk around. During college (as a history major), it was frequently joked that you haven't really researched in a library if you haven't wound up making out in the stacks... well, after a day of research, I enjoyed some fun pictures and 'making out' with my husband, making this a thoroughly educational stop in our London adventure.

This is a nice small neighborhood library…read more Hours, Monday to Friday: 9am to 7pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: Closed They have 11 computer workstations available for you to use internet for free. But the internet speed connection is super slow. They have photocopy and printing facilitates. I remember i had to print out some photos for my study abroad homework assignments but the pictures did not come out at the right size. (You print out the documents from your workstation and obtain the printouts from their front desk) Frustrated and thought I still had to pay for the printouts, the staff was surprisingly friendly and told me I did not have to pay because the quality was not of my desired outcome. There are also plenty of books/newspapers/magazines/videos to read/rent/checkout for your entertainment.

A great neighbourhood library. There is not that much space available to work, especially if you…read moreneed to plug in your computer. The kids library upstairs is brilliant. Note however that there are no toilets, can be inconvenient sometimes.

How do you rate a library? They all have books, wi-fi and computers nowadays. This one has plenty…read moreof seating in the lending section and you can have a coffee there with a friend. They have films and CDs as well. But so do other libraries. It has to be the staff who make the difference and although an infrequent visitor, they always make me welcome and are always willing to help with information.

Really cute little library nexts to Keats House. If you live in the area definately become a…read moremember. You can order any book within the Camden library system. Also have free internet access.

MAy 24 2010. Its just been 'refurbished'. More like a…read moreMedical Practice reception room now. Is this change or destruction? Its so bright even druggies couldnt inject here.

Big Central Library for the Islington / Highbury areas, but again - not the easiest place to get to…read morevia public transport unless you live very locally. Have to catch a bus down from Highbury & Islington tube station - otherwise it's quite a long walk along a busy & uninteresting road. Big fiction section - although I've never had much luck finding really recent / newly released books here. Decent non fiction section as well. Big dvd collection.

Great staff easy to join and good selection of books.read more

I have found that the opening times given on the website do not, necessarily, coincide with…read morereality. Therefore, I would suggest to anyone planning to visit when in theory the library is open (and that is what it says on the website), that you phone first to make sure it is actually open. The other thing is that the slit on the side of the building to return items when the library is closed is not large enough to return audio books.

It is difficult to rate this library because it depends on what you're looking for…read more For children, it's fantastic. They have a nice selection of children's books, with a brightly coloured soft area where you can sit and read them in, before checking them out. They also run some activities for children, a singing/drama kind of thing for toddlers, about which I've only every heard positive things. There is a selection of kids DVD's too, which have a limited, but lovely choice. For adults, the choice is limited by the size of the library, it isn't very big, bug nonetheless if you have a proper look you can find something. The self-check out and book drop off machines are great, they always work well and they're not complicated at all to use. There are also a number of PC's available for use and often you see people doing work on them, or children doing homework. As a study space, it's not ideal. They have a large room at the back with tables and chairs, but during exam season it's hard to find a space because there is only capacity for maybe 10 or 15 people max - you have to get there early to secure a spot. If you have a library card you can access the internet for free, but it logs you out after an hour or so, and then you have to wait 15 minutes before re-connecting which can be a nuisance. Also, they take a break for an hour in the middle of the day which is a bit awkward if you're trying to revise, because then you have to go wait somewhere for an hour before coming back. BUT they are open till 8pm one weekday every week, which is good if you need an extra long study session. All in all, it's a nice place to be, very clean, both staff and other visitors are friendly, but it's not the best place for A-Level or Uni students trying to get in a full day of revision. For everyone else, I highly recommend it.

Friern Barnet Library has a good selection of books to suit most tastes. They have an especially…read morelarge collection of fiction story books covering the whole of one wall. I find their selection of non fiction somewhat hit and miss. I was looking for anything by Wayne Dyer and could only find one called 'Your Erroneous Zone'. This was his first book and he has since written about a dozen more, but they did not have any. So although the library is large, the books can be a bit on the old side. There is no cafe here so you cannot get any refreshments. The other thing to note is that it is closed on Monday's. I found this out the hard way!

Friern Barnet Library is a lovely purpose built library, it's architecture being in keeping with…read morethe surrounding area. Being all on one level it has good disabled access. It not a large library but holds a surprising amount of stock particularly adult fiction and also a good children's library and small teenage area. The library has 6 public computers which are free for the first hour of use each day to registered members, minimal charges are made to non-library members. The library now has a small coffee machine for the public to purchase hot drinks whilst they are relaxing with their newspapers or studying. The library has a small team of well trained, experienced staff who are always extremely friendly and helpful. This is my local library and although its status is only that of a small community library I think it is one of the nicest in the whole borough of Barnet!

Came out of the gym earlier and noticed this 50s Bauhaus styled library next to it. What strange…read moreand something I've not noticed before is that there is literally a pathway that links the two buildings.

The Library is quite big in my opinion, it has many books and it provides a great service overall…read more The internet is quite nice, not too fast, yet not slow either. The cafe inside provides some yummi food and has many options. Its connected to the swimming pool and quite close to the tube line, schools and shops. However the library is usually full of young teenagers who, hardly understand the concept of a library. They speak very loudly and nobody tells them otherwise since there is hardly any official librarian strolling along to keep peace. I cant fathom why is a library noisy, yet this one is very often too much to work in. Not only the young teenagers but even the kids can yell their hearts out and you'd still hear it in your seat, since there is no walls separating the kids area from the adults section, just a bookcase.