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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - changes to library services

How and when to access the library service.

Request and Read

A new service. Order books while most of the libraries are closed

Find, reserve, renew

Access the library catalogue, look at your account, renew your loans and request items

What you can borrow and library charges

Understand what you can borrow and library fines.

Digital library

Discover the free online information available to Camden library card holders.

Home library service

Helping Camden residents who are less able to get out and about.

Library news and activities

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  • Supporting children and young people during the pandemic
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Local Studies and Archives Centre

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More in Libraries, local studies and archives

  • Online reference information
  • Libraries privacy notice
  • Rhyme Times in Camden libraries
  • Libraries performance figures
  • Public Computers Notice
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