Our facilities
Printing
Black and white and colour printing is available for a small fee. Print in A4 or A3 from our computers or your own laptop.
Room hire
At Southfields Library we have a meeting space, Southfields Library Hall, for hire for both personal and professional use.
Study space
Whether you're studying or working, find desks, quiet areas and dedicated study spaces at Southfields Library.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. You can log in on your phone, tablet or laptop.
Charging points
We have plenty of charging points and sockets so you can charge your laptop, phone or tablet at your library.
Quiet area
In our quiet areas, please switch off your mobile or turn it to silent and speak quietly, being mindful of other visitors
Parking
Limited free parking for hall hirers and disabled library users, situated to the north side of the library. Please inform staff if you use this restricted space.
Bicycle Parking
Bike stands are available at the bottom of the steps to the library entrance.
Workspaces at Southfields Library
Whether you need a desk or a whole meeting room, we have plenty of workspaces at Southfields Library.
We have desks and quiet study spaces that are free for everyone to use. They're available on a first come, first served basis.
If you need more room, we also have a hall to hire. Meeting space hire is available for a fee during the evenings or on days when the library is closed to the public. Minimum hire time is two hours and we'll provide tables and chairs.
We have desks and quiet study spaces that are free for everyone to use. They're available on a first come, first served basis.
If you need more room, we also have a hall to hire. Meeting space hire is available for a fee during the evenings or on days when the library is closed to the public. Minimum hire time is two hours and we'll provide tables and chairs.
Need to hire a room? Click the link below to find out more.
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Learning and research
From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Southfields Library.
Newspaper records
Discover digital newspaper archives from major publications including The Times and the Financial Times.
Ancestry tools
Dive into the past and trace your family tree using free ancestry tools such as Find My Past and Who’s Who and Who Was Who.
Oxford reference resources
Access a range of reference tools online including Oxford Dictionaries and Oxford Bibliographies.
Britannica online
As a library member, you can access the adult, junior or student edition of Britannica Online for free.
Community support
From money matters to legal advice, we offer a range of services to support everyone in our communities.
Start up Wandsworth
Whether you’re just starting out or have already set up your business, we run free workshops across Wandsworth Libraries to help support business owners.
The Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau run sessions covering topics like tax, housing and healthcare. They also run Money Matters sessions for help with banking and debt issues.
Support groups
From community IT sessions to dementia cafés, there are various support groups across Wandsworth Libraries.
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