Libraries

Brixton Tate Library

Brixton Library in the heart of Brixton, on Windrush Square is a beautiful Grade II listed building.

Carnegie Library

Carnegie Library is a picturesque Grade II listed building on Herne Hill Road on the edge of Ruskin Park.

Clapham Library

Situated in the Mary Seacole Centre on Clapham High Street, this stunning, modern, award-winning building is the largest library in Lambeth.

Durning Library

Durning Library is located in Kennington, close to the tube station.

Lambeth Archives

Lambeth Archives is located in the centre of the borough at a new site on Brixton Hill, overlooking Rush Common; featuring a searchroom and space for hosting exhibitions, meetings and educational e

Minet Library

Minet Library is on Knatchbull Road in Myatts Fields and close to Loughborough Junction.

Streatham Library

Streatham Library is a Grade II listed building. The library’s Mark Bennett hall is available for hire.

The library will be closed from Monday, 3rd March 2025, for approximately 6 weeks for refurbishment works, including new toilets, meeting rooms for hire, and a redesigned library. Your nearest Lambeth Libraries branches are Durning Library (020 7926 8682) or Clapham Library (020 7926 0717). To renew online, please go to libraries.lambeth.gov.uk. For all other enquiries, please email southlambethlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.