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This is the main library in the borough of Waltham Forest

This is the main library in the borough of Waltham Forest.

Originally a Carnegie library built about 1906.

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 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.

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 got lost during the redevelopment process.

Unfortunately a large chunk of books were disposed of during the redevelopment process ([http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/1866925.0/ Council admits it destroyed books]).

There was a second minor fire in 2008

There was a second minor fire in 2008.

Opening hours

Opening hours

     * Sunday, Adult Library, Children's Library and Audio Visual Library  12noon-4pm (Reference Library is unavailable)

     * Sunday, Adult Library, Children's Library and Audio Visual Library  12noon-4pm (Reference Library is unavailable)

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