Brixton (Tate) Library
Library in Lambeth
Address: Chaplin House, Brixton Oval, London SW2 1JQ, United Kingdom
Phone: 442079261058
Region: Lambeth
Nearest station: Brixton (0.15 miles)
Rated: 4.0/5 on Google.
Opening Times
Monday: | 1–8 PM |
Tuesday: | 10 AM–8 PM |
Wednesday: | 10 AM–6 PM |
Thursday: | 10 AM–8 PM |
Friday: | 10 AM–6 PM |
Saturday: | 9 AM–5 PM |
Sunday: | 12–5 PM |
About Brixton (Tate) Library
- 📚 Brixton (Tate) Library is a historic and visually stunning building, built in the 1890s by Sir Henry Tate, a Sugar Magnate.
- 📍 Located on Windrush Square in South West London, the library is open seven days a week.
- 👧 On the ground floor, you’ll find a children’s library, adult fiction section, and gallery room available for event rentals.
- 📖 Upstairs, there is an extensive non-fiction library and a quiet study space for those seeking some peace and focus.
- 😊 The staff at Brixton Library are highly praised for being friendly and helpful. Visitors appreciate their effort in assisting them in finding exactly what they need.
- ⏰ While some reviewers express that they have found their visits to the library extremely valuable and plan to return soon, others mention that it can be quite a long journey via bus or train.
- 💕 The library has received positive feedback regarding its participation in events like Readers & Writers Festivals.
- 🌳 Of note outside the building is an impressive veteran Plane Tree that adds to the charm of Windrush Square.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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