Place to explore / Herne Hill
Carnegie Library
Browse children’s books, join songs and stories, or find a reading or coding group in a historic library.
- Where
- 192 Herne Hill Road, London SE24 0DG
About this outing
Carnegie Library is a Grade II listed building on Herne Hill Road, on the edge of Ruskin Park. Children can browse books and magazines, use children’s computers, or choose regular activities including under-fives rhyme and storytime and Code Club for ages 7+. There is a rear garden for summer reading, baby-changing facilities and Book Start packs.
Planning your visit
- Lift access is available. A hearing assistance system is available at the enquiry desk.
- Monday 14:00–19:00; Tuesday and Thursday 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–19:00; Wednesday and Friday 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00; Saturday 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00. Closed Sundays and bank holidays.
- For activity enquiries call 020 7926 6050.
Plan your visit
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