Please be advised that there are intermittent IT issues at the Registration Offices at Woodlands. As a result, appointments may be delayed today. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Our team is working to rectify the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Library opening times and information
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Barking Learning Centre (BLC), 2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NB
020 8724 8725 and 020 8724 8722
Transport links
Buses: 5, 62, 169, 238, 287, 368, 387, EL1, EL2
Train: Barking
Parking: Bobby Moore Way and London Road car parks are nearby.
Opening times
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9am to 7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 7pm |
| Friday | 9am to 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am to 4pm |
| Bank Holidays | Closed |
Collections and services
- Council One Stop Shop (assisted self-service)
- books and large print books
- audiobooks on CD
- newspapers and magazines
- public computer access – library members or guest use
- freephone telephones to council services
- wi-fi
- information section, including directories, maps, legal information and statistics
- 24-hour online information collection, which allows free access to online encyclopaedias, dictionaries, magazines and newspapers
- a range of activities for all ages (reading zone, children's centre activities, etc)
- a poetry group meets every 2 weeks on a Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm
- Barking Learning Centre
- Basic IT classes / computer session on Mondays 10am to 12pm, Fridays 10am to 12pm and Sundays 12pm to 1pm
What's On at Barking Learning Centre
What's On brochure (PDF, 181.51 KB)
Room hire
We have a variety of spaces available. If you wish to hire a room and want to know about availability and fees, please contact us on 020 8724 5135 or email blcroombookings@lbbd.gov.uk
Access for disabled users
For information about access for disabled users, visit AccessAble.