Pubs,
Pubs,
hairdressers and cinemas were among the many places that flung
open their doors on "Super Saturday". Yet for the book lovers and
armchair adventurers who've read their way through BorrowBox or
worn out their Kindle, it's the reopening of libraries that's the
most exciting of all. We want to get lost between shelves and
travel through well-thumbed pages.
Whether you're after an under-the-radar nook for curling up with
a paperback, a centuries-old reading room served by radical
archives or simply fancy perusing in an architecturally stunning
building, there's a London library to suit every bookworm.
Note that many social distancing policies are currently in
place, including click-and-collect services, the installation of
hand sanitiser pumps, floor markings and perspex screens, as well
as the quarantine of items upon returning. You may also be required
to book a slot in advance. Check individual sites ahead of
visiting.
London's 13 best libraries and most beautiful reading
rooms