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Bank Holiday Closure: all libraries in Haringey will be closed on Monday 27 May 2013. They will reopen on Tuesday 28 May 2013.

Hornsey Library

Haringey Park
London
N8 9JA

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

Contact us

Adult Library Tel: 020 8489 1118 / 1429
Children’s Library Tel: 020 8489 1428
Telephone renewals Tel: 0845 071 4343
Email library.service@haringey.gov.uk

It is free to join Haringey libraries: See the How to Join page.

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Library Catalogue (includes digital library)

Connect to the library catalogue to search, request and renew loans.
Download audiobooks and ebooks through our digital library.

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What's On in Hornsey Library

For information about events and activities for adults and children, visit our What's On in Hornsey Library page.

Hornsey Library is a Grade II listed building and offers a variety of services and facilities. There are regular book readings by local, international and bestselling authors. Exhibitions of work by emerging artists can be seen in the Original Gallery. Permanent artwork includes the engraved Hornsey Window by Fred Mitchell, and a bronze sculpture by Huxley-Jones.

Councillor Surgeries

The following councillors hold regular surgeries at the library (click the links for details):

Councillor Lyn Weber (Independent Liberal Democrat)
Councillor David Winskill (Liberal Democrat)
Councillor Paul Strang (Liberal Democrat)]

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Inside the library

Hornsey Library has large book, newspaper, Blue-Ray disc, DVD and CD collections and includes material in many different languages.

Access

For wheelchair users and pushchairs
Same level access and automatic doors
Universal toilet facilities

Special collections

Local History Library
Musical Scores
Reserve Stock

Other facilities

Self-Issue and Return machines
24 computers with free internet access (including an accessible PC for visually impaired users)
Free WiFi hotspot
UK and International Faxing
Monochrome and Colour photocopying and printing
Silent study area
Room Hire
Free Careers Advice by professionally qualified advisers from the National Careers Service.
Understand the job market. Find out about different careers, qualifications and skills. Develop your CV. Improve your interview skills. Get help with finding a training course and seeking the funding you need.. Appointments are available on Fridays 10am - 2pm. Book your slot at the library Enquiry Desk.

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The Original Gallery and The Promenade Gallery

The Original Gallery is Haringey Council’s premier commercial art gallery with exhibitions from established and emerging artists.

The Promenade Gallery offers an additional, highly visible commercial wall space, greeting visitors immediately at the first floor level.

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Community and Youth Music Library (CYM)

The CYM is one of the UK's most important sources of sets of musical scores.

Available for use by schools and amateur music groups, the stock covers standard orchestral and choral classical repertoire and a wide selection of concert-band music. To access the catalogues just visit the CYM Library website (external link).

A national treasure, the CYM is one of largest collections of music sets in the country. Owned by a charitable company, it was started over 100 years ago and is now located semi-permanently at Hornsey Library.