All Lewisham Libraries offer study space, free PC access, free WiFi, scanning and a photocopier.
With your library card you can also borrow from the Lewisham e-Library which includes eBooks, Audiobooks, magazines and newspapers.
Library books and fees
- Everyone can borrow up to 20 books/talking books for up to three weeks – with the option to renew for a further three weeks from any of the libraries in the borough
- You can borrow and reserve items from all 15 boroughs in the London Libraries consortium
- There is no charge for reserving any books.
- NO FINES: please return what you borrow.
Local history and interest
We have a small collection of local history and local interest books, most of which are reference only. Click here to see what we have!
How to join
If you don’t already have a Lewisham library card then pick up a form in the library or sign up here!
Bring your completed form to us with a proof of your address (ie. official document, recent bill, driver’s licence) and we will make your card while you wait.
When you come in, you will then be given a library card, and will be able to borrow items straight away.
If you are 13 or under:
- You need a parent, legal guardian or teacher to act as your guarantor.
- Parent/carers can join their babies and children at any age.
- You need to give us your date of birth. This is because some of our DVDs have age restrictions, and because some of our fees vary according to your age.
Libraries Online
Use this link to borrow from Lewisham’s incredible e-library.
Browse their extensive catalogue of over 6000 e-books and audiobooks, read extracts and reviews, reserve or borrow whatever you like and either download them to use on your device or read/listen online.
Printing/Photocopying/Scanning & Laminating
- 20p – Black+White A4
- 50p – Colour A4
- 30p – Black+White A3
- £1 – Colour A3
- 75p – Laminating A4
- £1 – Laminating A3
Second-hand Bookshop
We have a beautiful boutique second-hand bookshop, stocked with books supplied by the community, located in our Foyer. Our prices start from:
- 50p – Paperbacks
- £1 – Hardbacks