Kentish Town library is open for customers to browse and choose their own books, visit the children's library, and use our public computers and our study spaces.
You can read or listen to easy-to-understand information about Camden libraries on our Wiki page.
You don’t need to book a computer in advance, PCs are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Access is limited to four hours per day. You can also scan, print and photocopy documents. View the Acceptable Use of Public Computers policy (PDF) and our Acceptable use of wifi policy (PDF).
You can return any library items you have borrowed within the opening hours.
We also offer a range of activities for our library users, see: What's on this month.
The library has a number of measures in place to keep customers and staff safe.
Did you know you can borrow household, gardening or DIY appliances from The Library of Things rather than buying new? If you are only going to use a particular tool or device once, this is a green way to complete your task. Access is between 10am and 12 noon. You will need to join the library to use the service.
Address
Kentish Town Library
262- 266 Kentish Town Road
NW5 2AA
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 11am to 5pm
Sunday: closed
See the Library opening times around public holidays.
Services
- Access to computers, scanning, photocopying and printing
- Browsing and choosing books in our adult and children's libraries
- Study spaces
- Rhyme times and other activities
- Library of Things
Contacting the Council at your local library
Courtesy phones have recently been reinstated in all Camden Libraries except Pancras Square Library where residents can speak with a team member at Contact Camden. This means you can speak with someone and complete tasks by using the phone at the library. Ask the library team if you need assistance.
Displaying posters and flyers
The library displays posters to promote local events and services. Our Community Information Policy outlines the criteria used when deciding whether to display a particular poster.
Contact
For library enquiries call 020 7974 4444 or email [email protected].
Do you have an idea for an activity or event?
We would like to hear from you if you have an idea for an activity or event that you could help organise. We will welcome your idea and discuss this with you to see if it's something we can support you to deliver in the library space. There is also Camden Giving if you think your idea needs some resources.