Our facilities
Facilities and services on offer at Battersea Library
Printing
Black and white and colour printing is available for a small fee. Print in A4 or A3 from our computers or your own laptop.
Quiet area
In our quiet areas, please switch off your mobile or turn it to silent and speak quietly, being mindful of other visitors
Study space
Whether you're studying or working, find desks, quiet areas and dedicated study spaces at Battersea Library.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. You can log in on your phone, tablet or laptop.
New to Battersea Library
Find more books and resources in our library catalogue
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Learning and research
From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Battersea Library.
Newspaper records
Discover digital newspaper archives from major publications including The Times and the Financial Times.
Ancestry tools
Dive into the past and trace your family tree using free ancestry tools such as Find My Past and Who’s Who and Who Was Who.
Oxford reference resources
Access a range of reference tools online including Oxford Dictionaries and Oxford Bibliographies.
Britannica online
As a library member, you can access the adult, junior or student edition of Britannica Online for free.
Community support
From money matters to legal advice, we offer a range of services to support everyone in our communities.
Start up Wandsworth
Whether you’re just starting out or have already set up your business, we run free workshops across Wandsworth Libraries to help support business owners.
The Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau run sessions covering topics like tax, housing and healthcare. They also run Money Matters sessions for help with banking and debt issues.
Support groups
From community IT sessions to ESOL study skills, there are plenty of support groups at Battersea Library, no matter what you're struggling with.
Explore more facilities and services in Wandsworth
Find out about more facilities and services on offer at Battersea Library and within Wandsworth.
