We are delighted to be welcoming you back into our award winning libraries. With the Government announcing easing of protective measures we would like to reassure you that your safety remains our priority. We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable so would ask that you treat others using the building with consideration as we know that many visitors wish to remain cautious.
To keep everyone safe we encourage you to:
- Wear a Face covering unless exemptions apply
- Continue with hand sanitization
We have now introduced our all of our services. See details of available services from your local library.

Borrow and Browse
You can browse our stock as normal, whether you’re a lover of adventure, history, art or anything in between, come and find the perfect book.

Book a PC
PC’s can be booked in advance and will be available for a maximum of 1 hour and 2 hour slots per day.
Wipes to clean PC’s and desks between customers are available on request.

Not Ready To Return?
We are automatically renewing books and suspending any new fines until 30 September. Please note any fines and charges on your account incurred before the 16 March 2020 have not been waived and will need to be paid. From 1 October 2021 normal fines and charges will apply.
Our Virtual Library is available 24/7, borrow eBooks, Audiobooks, Newspapers and Magazines from your home instantly.
Where is open?
Library | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
Aldersbrook Library | 10:00-13:00 14:00-17:00 | 10:00-13:00 14:00-20:00 | Closed | 10:00-13:00 14:00-20:00 | 10:00-13:00 14:00-17:00 | 11:00-15:00 | Closed |
Fullwell Cross Library | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-16:00 | Closed |
Gants Hill Library | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-16:00 | Closed |
Goodmayes Library | 10:00-17:00 | 10:00-20:00 | Closed | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 10:00-16:00 | Closed |
Hainault Library | 10:00-17:00 | 10:00-20:00 | Closed | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00 -17:00 | 10:00-16:00 | Closed |
Keith Axon Centre | 10:00-17:00 | Closed | 10:00-20:00 | Closed | 10:00-13:00 | 10:00-16:00 | Closed |
Redbridge Central Library | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-17:00 | Closed |
Seven Kings Library | Closed | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 |
South Woodford Library and Gym | 06:00-22:00 | 06:00-22:00 | 06:00-22:00 | 06:00-22:00 | 06:00-22:00 | 08:00-18:00 | 08:00-18:00 |
Wanstead Library | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-16:00 | Closed |
Woodford Green Library and Gym | 06:00-22:00 | 06:00-22:00 | 06:00-22:00 | 06:00-22:00 | 06:00-22:00 | 08:00-18:00 | 08:00-18:00 |