Belsize Library

Not sure what to say about this, they have what looks like a good selection of books but I didn’t get much time to look at them.
As soon as I walked in and started browsing I had several people watching me. A couple of minutes later a lady came over to me and asked me what I was doing, I explained that I was a member of the local libraries and was just looking to see if they had anything interesting to take out. Now I understand that the council did abandon some libraries and they are now run by local communities but I didn’t know this was one of them. She quite abruptly informed me that I couldn’t use the service as it was a community one and all but ushered me out to the door. No mention of whether I could join and I live about 3 minutes way…
Don’t know what the issue was with her or the other staff members, maybe I shouldn’t have come from the gym? I guess being dressed in tracksuit bottoms and a hoodie top may have given them the wrong impression about why I was there?
I’ll come back again, maybe dressed a little differently and see if I can join, but the welcome could be a little better.

Fantastic little community library located opposite Antrim Gardens (great playground for toddlers).
The Children’s section of this library takes up perhaps a quarter of the inside space, with a reasonable selection of books, and a nice play area. Very welcoming, especially now that the shorter days are upon us.
Support your local library! :)