Stamford Hill Library

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Regular groups, activities & events

  • Lego Club

    Mondays 3pm—5pm
    Saturdays 2pm—3pm

    Join our friendly Lego Club and see where your imagination takes you! Best for ages 6+. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Two toddler girls point at a book. One wears a pink top with flowers on it and her hair in bunches. The other wears a white jumper and has dark hair.

    Stories & Rhymes

    Wednesdays
    2pm—3pm

    Join our librarians for a fun, interactive session with books and songs for babies, toddlers and their adults. No need to book, just turn up.

  • A smiling woman offers advice

    Scope Community Disability Energy Advice

    Every other Wednesday
    9am—2pm

    If you, or a loved one, are disabled and worried about energy and water costs, Scope can offer free advice. No need to book, just turn up.

    Upcoming dates: 17 December | 14 January 2026 | 28 January | 11 February | 25 February | 11 March | 25 March

  • Stamford Hill Reading Group

    Second Wednesday of the month
    6.30pm—7.30pm

    Join us to discuss books and find your next read! Pick up a copy of next month’s choice at the welcome desk. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Primary school age children lying in a row smiling and reading books

    Chatterbooks

    Third Wednesday of the month
    4pm—5pm

    Join us at the library to talk about books, meet new people and discover your next favourite read! Ages 8 to 12. Register at the library welcome desk. No need to book, just turn up.

  • Hackney Energy Advice Team Drop-in

    Last Thursday of the month
    2pm—4.30pm

    CREW Energy are running regular drop-in sessions to support residents who are experiencing financial difficulties, in partnership with Hackney Light and Power. The project is co-funded by Hackney Council and UK Power Networks. No need to book, just turn up.

    Upcoming dates: No December session | 29 January 2026 |  26 February | 26 March

  • Stamford Hill Library Writing Group

    Last Thursday of the month
    6pm—7.30pm

    Hosted by Jon Fortgang, these sessions are open to all. Improve your writing, share experiences and build your confidence.

    Please note there is no session in December.

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Festive Opening Hours

Wednesday 24 December Homerton and Clapton Libraries closed. All other libraries will close at 3pm

Thursday 25 December All libraries closed

Friday 26 December All libraries closed

Saturday 27 December Dalston CLR James and Stamford Hill Libraries open 10am-5pm

Sunday 28 December Dalston CLR James and Stamford Hill Libraries open 1pm-5pm

Monday 29 December Dalston CLR James and Stamford Hill Libraries open 10am-5pm

Tuesday 30 December Dalston CLR James and Stamford Hill Libraries open 10am-5pm

Wednesday 31 December Dalston CLR James and Stamford Hill Libraries open 10am-3pm

Thursday 1 January All libraries closed

Friday 2 January All libraries open as usual

Information

Opening times

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9am—8pm
Fri: 9am—6pm
Sat: 9am—5pm
Sun: 1pm—5pm

Website

Hackney.gov.uk

Address

Stamford Hill Library
Portland Avenue
N16 6SB

Get in touch

020 8356 1708

stamfordhill.library@hackney.gov.uk