List of libraries in the London Borough of Barnet explained

This is a list of libraries in the London Borough of Barnet

There are 15 council run libraries in the London Borough of Barnet, mobile library and home library services, and a local studies and archives library.[1] The borough's local libraries have books, large print, books on tape, books on CD language courses, music CDs, DVDs, videos, newspapers, magazines, PC games, sheet music and vocal scores. Internet access is provided in all local libraries. The local studies and archives centre is in Mill Hill, providing reference access to local materials dating back to the 16th century and with a number of information sheets on local topics.[1] Libraries in Barnet provide the specialist collections, within Greater London for Alzheimer's disease, art, cancer, Jewish interests and sociology.[2]

The British Library has its newspaper section in the borough at Colindale.[3]

NameAddressNotesImageCoordinates
Burnt OakWatling Avenue51.6032°N -0.2632°W
Childs HillCricklewood Lane51.5623°N -0.2008°W
Chipping BarnetStapylton Road51.6562°N -0.2046°W
Church EndHendon LaneBuilt in 1964. The original Church End library was replaced by a new building in 2017.[4] 51.6°N -0.1952°W
East BarnetBrookhill Road51.6443°N -0.1616°W
East FinchleyHigh RoadBuilt in 1938 in a Neo-Georgian style. Grade 2 listed.51.5939°N -0.1678°W
EdgwareHale Lane51.6163°N -0.2741°W
Friern BarnetFriern Barnet RoadIn a stone and brick, Tudor style. Opened in 1934.51.6135°N -0.1535°W
Golders GreenGolders Green RoadThe first purpose-built library in the Municipal Borough of Hendon. Built in 1935–6 in a Neo-Georgian style.51.5747°N -0.2019°W
Grahame ParkThe Concourse51.6018°N -0.2449°W
Hampstead Garden SuburbMarket Place51.5863°N -0.1833°W
HendonThe BurroughsThe borough's main library, in a Neo-Baroque style.[5] 51.5886°N -0.2288°W
Mill HillHartley AvenueA single storey building, built in 1937 in a Neo-Georgian style.51.6153°N -0.2432°W
North FinchleyRavensdale AvenueBuilt in 1936 in a Neo-Georgian style.51.6185°N -0.1759°W
OsidgeBrunswick Park Road51.6303°N -0.1491°W
South FriernColney Hatch Lane51.6005°N -0.1481°W

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.barnet.gov.uk/index/leisure-culture/libraries/library-facilities-incl-location-opening-hours-.htm Local libraries in Barnet
  2. http://www.londonlibraries.org/servlets/libraries/collections Specialist subject collections held at local libraries London libraries
  3. Web site: Finding British Library Newspapers, Colindale. British Library. 19 February 2010.
  4. Web site: New library opens after relocation and redesign. 2020-09-01. Times Series. en.
  5. Book: Pevsner, Nikolaus. Bridget Cherry . London 4 North. Penguin. London. 1998. The Buildings of England. 105–192. 0-14-071049-3.