Walthamstow Library fire update
Following the small fire at Walthamstow Library, the restoration of services is progressing well.
From Monday 28 July all public areas and stock, including the reference area, will be available for use. We are working to restore full computer services.
There are now ten public PCs available, with free internet access in the Adult Fiction area on the ground floor. It will be a further 4-6 weeks until full computer services are available again. We thank you for your cooperation during this period.
» More on locations and opening times for all Waltham Forest Libraries, or call Waltham Forest Direct on 020 8496 3000
» More on libraries online, our 24/7 Library Service
You don't have to be mad about sports to get excited about this year's Summer Reading Challenge – you just have to like a challenge. This year's Summer Reading Challenge, Team Read, gives you the opportunity to be part of a reading team which covers the whole country. Join in the fun – and you can also bring home your own medal!
Eager readers can explore the pleasure of books and reading as Waltham Forest libraries launch a host of special events and activities to celebrate the National Year of Reading.
We hope that everybody will find time to visit one of the ten libraries in the borough to join us in celebrating this exciting year.
» For a current list of events in libraries please click here
Libraries online - our 24/7 Library Service
Search the catalogue, view and renew your loan items and make reservations 24 hours a day. You can even join the library online. To use the online service you will need to enter your library card number. This is a letter followed by eight numbers (eg. R01234567). You will also need a PIN. If you do not know your PIN, contact your local library.
» Access Libraries Online
Using the library has never been so easy...
Leytonstone and Walthamstow libraries now offer self-issue and self-return using RFID self-service technology
» More about RFID self-service
Free WiFi hotspots at your library
Free wireless hotspots – a fast, reliable wireless broadband connection to the internet is available for everyone to use throughout the library. All you need to use the service is a laptop, PDA or mobile phone with built in WLAN capability or an added WiFi card.
» More about WiFi library hotspots
Callpoint - our 24/7 telephone renewal service
Need to renew your books? No access to a computer? Dial 0115 929 3388 for Callpoint - our 24/7 automated telephone renewal line. You will need your library card number and your PIN. If you do not know your PIN, contact your local library.
