Hackney Central library

I love this library - very spacious, staff are friendly and the fact that they have a children and toddlers area is great, great way to introduce the kids to using books rather than on their ipad or phones. I have only been in every morning for the past 2 weeks to do my distance learning course and I can't complain, sure having kids around will be a bit noisy but does not bother me at all and to be honest it is great to see kids in our libraries.

It's a decent library...agood amount of space to work/study...just log on to the wifi...no password required...kool...

Despite government cuts, this place remines to be open. Well done for sustaining tory government austerity!!

I'm a huge fan of Hackney Library. Lots of study space and plugs and free wifi. Pretty extended opening hours on weekdays too.

Nice environment to study,use the computers read newspapers,borrow books,audio tapes and CDs. E.t.c

Reception staff rude and agressive. Easter European front door security made me feel like i was a nuisance as I have a medical exemption so i left instead. Will not be returning

People keep using mobiles
Solution - put up a sign USING PHONES WIL LEAD TO A SIX MONTH BAN
I do not support these strikers. They have comfortable jobs Lots of public holidays plus 30 days paid leave yet they want more and more. Its the public who have pay for their shobby services.

Went to help a student at the library, we got told off for sitting too close, I said fine we’ll leave, no problem. Then I was told management said it was ok as long as the library is quiet. A bit later another security guard comes up to us, practically shouting as if I had the offended him. I explained what I was told and he got angry and told us to leave in the next two minutes or else… didn’t know the library encouraged staff to threaten visitors? Used to love coming here. Not anymore. Horrible, embarrassing experience.