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Balham Library

The library is a place where you can go to find information, borrow books, use the internet and make use of many other resources. The service can be used by all children, young people and adults.

Services available include:

  • Books, Music, and DVDs
  • e-Resources including eBooks, downloadable music and a wealth of information sources
  • PCs with Internet access, Wi-Fi, scanning and printing
  • Space in the building – for study and community use
  • Activities and Events – for the young, the old and everyone in-between
  • Specialist staff – to assist customers and answer a wide array of questions
  • Heritage and Archives Services – for local and family history enquiries to academic studies
  • Health and Wellbeing - from Books on Prescription to Oomph fitness classes

In order to borrow books or music you need to join the library. To do this, you will need to complete a library application form and provide a proof of identity and address. You will then be given a library membership card, which you will need to have with you to borrow items.

Who to contact

Telephone
E-mail
balham.library@gll.org
Website
www.better.org.uk

Where to go

Name
Balham Library
Address
16, Ramsden Road
Balham
London
Postcode
SW12 8QY
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Time / Date Details

Session Information
Monday: 9am - 8pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9am - 8pm
Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: Closed

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023