Hackney Central Library
Hackney Central Library is temporarily closing for renovations from Monday 8 September 2025 to January 2026. Find out more information at our dedicated page about ongoing library refurbishments.
Comic Creators Club
The third Monday of the month from 4pm to 5.30pm
From 12 September until the end of November 2025, Rhymes & Stories will be taking place at Homerton Library as Hackney Central Library is temporarily closing for refurbishment.
Knit & Natter
Wednesdays from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
From 10 September until the end of November 2025, Knit & Natter will be taking place at Hackney Museum as Hackney Central Library is temporarily closing for refurbishment.
Writing Workshops with Sara Nisha Adams
From October until December 2025, Hackney Central Writing Workshops will be taking place at Clapton Library as Hackney Central Library is temporarily closing for refurbishment.
The sessions will be moving to the third Thursday of the month, from 6-7.30pm.
Rhymes & Stories
Fridays from 11am to 12noon.
From 12 September until the end of November 2025, Rhymes & Stories will be taking place at Hackney Museum as Hackney Central Library is temporarily closing for refurbishment.
Contact Us
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Phone
020 8356 2513
Email
hackneycentral.library@hackney.gov.uk
Location
1 Reading Lane
Hackney, E8 1GQ