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Balham Library: temporary Children's Library from Wednesday 25th February
We are delighted to be refreshing and modernising the Children’s and Teen Libraries to create brighter, more welcoming spaces for families.
To support the works, a temporary Children’s Library will open downstairs from Wednesday 25 February, ensuring children can continue to enjoy books and activities throughout the refurbishment. This will however, mean reduced study and IT space during this period.
We appreciate your patience while we make these exciting improvements for the community, and the library team will be on hand to help you find what you need.
Easter Bank Holidays: all libraries closed
Wandsworth Libraries will be closed for the Easter Bank Holidays on Friday 3rd, Sunday 5th, and Monday 6th April. When we are closed, you can manage your account online at https://prism.librarymanagementcloud.co.uk/wandsworth/  where you can also find links to download  audiobooks, ebooks, newspapers and magazines.

Wandsworth Heritage Service

Facilities and services

Our facilities

Quiet area

In our quiet areas, please switch off your mobile or turn it to silent and speak quietly, being mindful of other visitors

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. You can log in on your phone, tablet or laptop. 

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Learning and research

From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at the Heritage Service.

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. 

Find My Past

On this site, all library members can access records, including UK BMDs, Maritime BMDs, Merchant Navy Records, England & Wales censuses.

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Over 3500 images from the archive available to view and purchase.

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