The Tapestry of Tales mural is currently on display in Lewisham Central Library.
Lewisham is the central library for the borough offering a wide range of services and housing the Reference Library, Local History and Archives Centre, TIC and Limelight Gallery. Try our virtual tour of the library.
Access
Full disabled access, including toilets, induction loop and minicom.
Available for loan or hire
- central lending library
- books
- large print books and talking books
- music CDs
- videos and DVDs
- CD-Roms and Playstation games
- use of learning centre PC equipment, scanner and printers.
Reference and information
Comprehensive services within building:
- community information service and tourist information centre
- Lewisham reference library
- Lewisham local history centre.
IT services
Free bookable Internet access in the adult lending library (12 terminals) and reference library (6 terminals).
We are a WiFi hotspot: free internet access for those with wireless enabled laptops.
PC with educational CD-Roms in children's library.
Open Learning opportunities available at our UK Online accredited Learning Centre.
Activities and reading promotions
- year round - including weekly activities for under-fives and monthly adult reading group
- quarterly library user forum
- public advice sessions from the Pension Service, Trading Standards and Dyslexia Association.
Facilities
- colour photocopier
- fax service
- local history publications for sale
- rooms and exhibition space for hire
- coffee shop
- Limelight Gallery.
Opening hours
Monday 10am – 8pm
Tuesday 9am – 8pm
Wednesday 9am – 6pm
Thursday 9am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 1pm – 4pm