Directory:Walthamstow Library
{{Infobox Nonprofit
| nonprofit_name = Walthamstow Library
| company_type = [[Company_Type:=NPO|Non-Profit Organization]]
| foundation = 1906
| location = Template:Country data UK [[City:=London|Walthamstow]],, [[Country_Name:=United Kingdom|UK]]
| contact = [[Address:=High Street, Walthamstow, London] UK E17 7JN
020 8496 5132 020 8496 1172
[[Web:=http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/index/leisure/libraries/locallibrary/walthamstow-library.htm]
}}
This is the main library in the borough of Waltham Forest.
Originally this was a Carnegie library built about 1906. It nearly burned down in 1982, with the loss of the Russian collection, but survived nonetheless. It underwent a refurbishment reputed to have cost £3.5million in 2006-2007, blending elements of the old Edwardian edifice with architecture which would do credit to the Mall which faces it across the Town Square. Unfortunately a large chunk of books were disposed of during the redevelopment process (Council admits it destroyed books). There was a second minor fire in 2008.
Opening hours
The library is open:
* Monday, 10am-8pm * Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.30am-8pm * Wednesday, 9.30am-6pm * Saturday, 9.30am-5pm * Sunday, Adult Library, Children's Library and Audio Visual Library 12noon-4pm (Reference Library is unavailable)
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External links
- [1] Library's home page
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