Our libraries

What you can do in our libraries:

Charges

There are no charges for borrowing books as long as they are returned or renewed before the due date.

Unless you have an exemption, there are fees for:

  • Borrowing recorded music
  • Talking books
  • Language courses
  • Videos
  • DVDs

Library charges may vary across the borough. Find your local library on the Better Libraries website to see your borrowing charges.

Opening times and contact details

See the individual library pages for opening hours and contact details. 

  1. Balham Library
  2. Battersea Library
  3. Battersea Park Library
  4. Earlsfield Library
  5. Northcote Library
  6. Putney Library
  7. Roehampton Library
  8. Southfields Library
  9. Tooting Library
  10. Wandsworth Heritage Service
  11. Wandsworth Town Library
  12. York Gardens Library

Recycling batteries and small electricals

You can take your batteries and small electronic items (WEEE) for recycling to this library. 

  • The only batteries accepted are 'button cells', AAA, AA, C, 9V, D and 6V - see an image of accepted batteries. These can also be recycled at local battery retailers. All other batteries, including lead acid vehicle and laptop and smart phone type batteries can be taken to Smugglers Way
  • Only domestic electrical items can be deposited in the WEEE banks (size limit 21cm x 19cm) and any personal data should be removed in advance

Learning

For information about courses on offer in Wandsworth libraries, email the GLL libraries team.

Who manages Wandsworth libraries

Wandsworth's libraries are managed and run by contractor Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL).