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 21 places from Library category.

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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) (~21.42 km from centre)

K2 Telephone Box - Book Exchange

Library

👍👍 A fitting spot to deposit forlorn books.

4.80 (46 reviews) (~8.46 km from centre)

Ashford Library

Public library

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

4.80 (35 reviews) (~24.7 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) (~27.84 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) (~21.32 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) (~0.36 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) (~1.38 km from centre)

Pitsea Library

Library

👍👍 Had an appointment regarding hearing aid.

4.70 (22 reviews) (~44.19 km from centre)

Caterham Valley Library

Public library

👍👍 Lovely spacious library with loads of books both fiction and non fiction with sections I've never seen in other libraries. In particular there is a local history section which I found very interesting. Staff are incredibly friendly and happy to help you out. There is currently a Summer Reading Chall...

4.70 (19 reviews) (~25.16 km from centre)

The Plumstead Centre

Leisure centre

👍 This is such a nice, compact and quiet gym, I like working out here as the staff are friendly and the footfall are steady, you don’t get annoying dudes coming over saying “how many sets you got left mate”. Only thing I would say could add to make this 5 star is there are add more equipments and clas...

4.60 (124 reviews) (~15.69 km from centre)

Ewell Library

Public library

👍👍 Lovely Library and park I go often to feed ducks and have a coffee and toasted sandwich in the cafe in the library very nice coffee and sandwich

4.60 (34 reviews) (~19.47 km from centre)

Lewisham Toy Library

Library

👍👍 I've been bringing my son here since he was tiny, and he has always loved it. Great selection from board games to dress up costumes. To all the staff, trustees and volunteers - keep up the good work! You're providing a great service for the area and it exceptional value for money. Ignore the petty...

4.60 (20 reviews) (~9.43 km from centre)

Amersham Library

Library

😐 Half and half, really describes this library in the heart of Amersham. Their book stock is good, they often have lots of brand-new paperbacks in. Travel section is poor, should be a comprehensive A to Z of travel publications, sadly lacking. The staff are either very nice or not nice at all. The...

4.60 (20 reviews) (~37.77 km from centre)

Selsdon Library

Library

😐 Good place to study but it's bare cold and you can only go like 3 days a week

4.60 (19 reviews) (~18.91 km from centre)

Wellcome Library

Library

Manuscripts, journals & books covering the history of medicine, plus notable art & Asian works.

4.50 (85 reviews) (~2.1 km from centre)

Pinner Library

Library

😠 Dear Sir/Madam, Libraries usually justify their existence by claiming that are there for the use by the local residents. Today I was refused to check out a book from Pinner library because I did not have my library card with me. I was told that under no circumstances could I check out a book withou...

4.50 (54 reviews) (~19.81 km from centre)

Epsom Library and room hire

Public library

👍👍 Very good to use helpful staff, plenty of computers to use if needed printing available subject to charge. Plenty of books, dvds also available children's section.

4.50 (52 reviews) (~21.52 km from centre)

Islington South Library

Library

👍 Great local amenity, clean and well-run with helpful staff and a calm environment. Reading room is fairly small, but there are lots of computers available. One thing I don't get is the lack of toilets..? There is a Costa next door but it's very inconvenient to have to pack up and leave etc. Just see...

4.50 (39 reviews) (~4.05 km from centre)

96 Shenley Road - Community Hub

Community center

👍👍 The building is easily accessible, in the heart of borehamwood town center. The building holds a library, a cafe area, seating, a small garden area, the museum, and lots of activities are run here. They have a lift to the upstairs, and disabled toilets to. Lovely space. Highly recommend

4.50 (27 reviews) (~19.37 km from centre)

Billericay Library

Library

👍👍 Have used and loved this library for over 30 years often order books on line free of charge and then get a phone call when ready to collect. Lovely helpful staff too carry on doing a fabulous job xx many thanks

4.50 (26 reviews) (~39.71 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Libraries in London, United Kingdom