Clapham Library

Situated in the Mary Seacole Centre at the heart of the High Street, Lambeth’s first self-service library offers books, DVDs, and language courses for loan, plus access to computers, free Wi-Fi, fully equipped meeting rooms and stunning performance space for hire.

Clapham library

The rate of infection in Lambeth remains high so from 19 July we are keeping certain precautions in place to keep you, other library users and staff safe.

When using our services, please follow our Covid-19 guidance for visitors to council buildings, continue to wear a face mask and make an appointment.

This will help in keeping our community safe.

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Room hire charges

Room Use during opening hours Use out of opening hours
Whole venue (max 300 people) Not available £1500 + VAT
Performance space (max 100 people) Not available £750 + VAT
Meeting room 1 (max 25 people) £125 + VAT for 4 hours or £200 + VAT for 8 hours or £900 + VAT for the week additional 25% on the 4-hour rate
Meeting room 2 (max 25 people) £130 + VAT for 4 hours or £220 + VAT for 8 hours or £990 + VAT for the week additional 25% on the 4-hour rate
Meeting room 3 (max 8 people) £45 + VAT for 4 hours or £75 + VAT for 8 hours or £330 + VAT for the week additional 25% on the 4-hour rate
Meeting room 4 (max 35 people) £145 + VAT for 4 hours or £250 + VAT for 8 hours or £1125 + VAT for the week additional 25% on the 4-hour rate

Meeting room 3 is available for hot desking or temporary office space.

In addition to the above, staff and security costs would be extra on top of the hire costs. This is based on the size, type and times of your event.

Location

Address

Address
Mary Seacole Centre
91 Clapham High Street
SW4 7DB

Accessibility

Facility Facility notes

Large print keyboard

  

Screen magnifier and screen reader

Supernova

Various formats

Large print, spoken word books and online digital resources

Disabled toilet

 Two disabled toilets available

Wheelchair access

Ramp to and from the front entrance
Powered ceiling track hoist  
Changing places  Bench available in the toilet 
Peninsular toilet   
Height adjustable basin  
Wet room  

Lift

  

For full access information, please go to the AccessAble website.

Opening times

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sundays Closed
Bank Holidays Closed

Enquiries

Name:
Liz Buchanan
Job title:
Town / Neighbourhood Library Manager
Phone:
020 7926 0717
Email:
ClaphamLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk

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