Hidden gems - Libraries in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Libraries in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 39 places from Library category.

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The Jazz Centre UK

Cultural center

👍👍 Fantastic space full of jazz! A real gem in Southend. Gigs every weekend and lots if other activities. Fantastic display of jazz paraphernalia, instruments, vinyl covers, etc.

5.00 (17 reviews) (~63.19 km from centre)

Rye Library

Public library

👍👍 Love this place!

5.00 (7 reviews) (~89.45 km from centre)

Letchworth Library

Library

👍👍 Me and my husband visit letchworth library regularly. The staff are lovely and are always happy to help. The place is always neat and tidy. They have a great variety of books and facilities including computers, printers, children area and teenage area. With the Covid situation, they quarantine the...

4.90 (33 reviews) (~52.62 km from centre)

Kidlington Library

Public library

👍👍 A wonderful facility! Helpful kind staff. A good selection of books. A system that works well. Computers to use and printing done at a small cost. It appears to be a great place for parents to bring their children. I am so grateful for our library.

4.90 (32 reviews) (~82.97 km from centre)

Oakmere Library

Library

👍👍 Good town library. Comprehensive collection of books. Good computers and printers. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff! The only inconvenience is the local surgery taking up the library parking spaces.!!

4.90 (15 reviews) (~21.68 km from centre)

K2 Telephone Box - Book Exchange

Library

👍👍 A fitting spot to deposit forlorn books.

4.80 (46 reviews) (~12.91 km from centre)

St Neots Library

Library

👍 Lovely atmosphere. Cheerful and helpful staff. Good variety of books, however quite limited selections... but appreciate my tastes are probably more alternative than mainstream so not everyone's cuo of tea.

4.80 (37 reviews) (~80.76 km from centre)

Ashford Library

Public library

👍👍 A nice and lovely library. Staff was very kind.

4.80 (35 reviews) (~19.84 km from centre)

Staines Library and room hire

Public library

👍👍 Friendly staff. And great programmes for kids, singing 3 times a week and extra programmes during breaks and holidays.

4.80 (34 reviews) (~22.93 km from centre)

Bushey Library

Public library

👍👍 Very nice village style but smallish library with friendly and helpful staff. Nice choice of books for both adults and children. Facilities for using PCs and printers, usually wide choice of leisure and health magazines that can be loaned on a weekly basis. Nice thing is you can renew books by loggi...

4.80 (28 reviews) (~18.31 km from centre)

Houghton Regis Library

Library

👍👍 Very friendly team. Patient and helpful. Child friendly too! Play areas including story/Lego mat. Huge Lego box for Lego fun. Massive selection of Lego cards to swop. The lady spent so much time helping the families complete their kids selections. She even brought cards to share too. Lovely environ...

4.80 (28 reviews) (~49.79 km from centre)

Bodleian Old Library

Library

4.80 (26 reviews) (~77.86 km from centre)

Billingshurst Library

Library

👍👍 The library is small but quiet, very suitable for relaxing with books.

4.80 (16 reviews) (~56.26 km from centre)

Milton Keynes University Hospital Library and e-Learning Services

Library

4.80 (8 reviews) (~68.9 km from centre)

The Royal Society

Non-profit organization

👍👍 They host a great public free exhibit every summer where you get to hear from and talk to leading scientists. Includes exhibits for children. Summer Science Exhibition.

4.70 (121 reviews) (~4.74 km from centre)

Newbury Library

Library

😐 Never been in to the library in Newbury. It's next to the bus stop

4.70 (78 reviews) (~78.43 km from centre)

Honourable Society of the Inner Temple

Association or organization

🫤 very bad coffee. no cakes. no monster energy in stock . lots of talk of mithra and baphomet and eyes wide shut orgys. lots of talk about the latest jaguar .didnt wash my civic.

4.70 (50 reviews) (~6.38 km from centre)

Charlbury Community Centre

Community center

👍 A lovely, spacious, inviting space offering such a rich range of opportunities. Maybe some day a piano to draw the music lovers ?

4.70 (49 reviews) (~97.43 km from centre)

Biggleswade Library

Library

4.70 (24 reviews) (~65.03 km from centre)

Pitsea Library

Library

👍👍 Had an appointment regarding hearing aid.

4.70 (22 reviews) (~49.25 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Libraries in London, United Kingdom