About the library
Swiss Cottage Library is open for customers to browse and choose their own books, visit our children's library, and use our public computers and study spaces.
Customers don’t need to book computers in advance: computers 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.
Our services may change at short notice. For the latest information, see Library news.
Borrow a ukulele
Borrow a Ukulele from Swiss Cottage library or join a free 6-week course for beginners. Find out more and book.
Swiss at Sixty
The library service is celebrating the 60th year of Swiss Cottage Library. The library was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 10 November 1964. To celebrate the 60th year, the children’s library at Swiss Cottage Library has been redesigned to make the space more engaging and interactive. Explore family-friendly spaces and free children’s events at Swiss Cottage Library, as well as other Camden libraries.
Address
Swiss Cottage Library
88 Avenue Road
NW3 3HA
Opening times
Monday to Thursday: 10am to 8pm
Friday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: closed
See the Library opening times around public holidays.
Services
- Access to PCs, photocopying and printing
- Browsing and choosing books in adult and children's libraries
- Study space
- Changing Places Accessible toilet
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.