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St John's Wood Library

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Rhyme time at St John's Wood Library (in-person)

7 February 2023
Board games, games pieces, dice and dominoes

Chess and games club for children (in-person)

7 February 2023
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English speaking club at St John's Wood

8 February 2023
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Staff book recommendations

Book cover Slade House by David Mitchell

Slade House by David Mitchell

Maj describes it as: labyrinthine, fragmented and eerie.
Book cover The Mother by by Yvvette Edwards

The Mother by Yvvette Edwards

Susan describes it as:⁣ every, parent's, nightmare.
Book cover The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe

The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monáe

Helen describes it as: imaginative, inclusive and inspiring.
Book cover ⁣ The Patient Assassin by Anita Anand

The Patient Assassin by Anita Anand

Ravi describes it as: eye-opening, gripping and emotional.
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Read

Find a reading group or search our library catalogue of online books and more.

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Learn

Try a new activity or enrich yourself with 24/7 eResources.

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Connect

Meet people at events, listen to our podcast, or subscribe to our newsletter.

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Children

Books, magazines, events, and English and maths resources.

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Information and enquiries

General enquiries and information on how to contact us.

Library opening hours

Day Main library
Monday 9.30am to 7pm
Tuesday 9.30am to 7pm
Wednesday 10am to 7pm
Thursday 9.30am to 7pm
Friday 9.30am to 8pm
Saturday 9.30am to 5pm
Sunday 11.30am to 3pm

This is a busy library serving the local community. There is space for reading and study, a children's library and an exhibition space.

We have an out-of-hours return box available for when the library is closed.