N4 Library

The library really made a difference when opened. It’s not only a good place for reading but even for activities for kids.
A place to go during winter time.

I agree with the previous review – N4 Library is definitely a bright spot on Blackstock Road. Having moved to the neighborhood with no TV and nary a book on the bookshelf, the library has been amazing at keeping me amused. The fiction and non-​fiction pleasure reading is somewhat lacking compared to larger libraries, but it’s on your way to or from the tube and you can read your way through a lovely selection of Bukowski, Murakami, and Bryson. I haven’t much ventured beyond that, as the outlook is somewhat bleak.
There are computers and places to study and there are always people about, which is really nice to see. £1/​week rentals are a highlight.

One of the brightspots on the south side of Finsbury Park, and an absolute beacon among the darkness that is Blackstock Road, the N4 library was only built around 4 years ago and looks extremely modern compared to its neighbours.
Inside, you’ll find a superb collection, particuarly of newspapers, mags DVDs and music, which were the primary reasons I kept coming back here. You can’t argue with a £1 weekly rental for all of the world cinema releases. There is also a study area upstairs, and various vocational education courses in Islington & City College which shares the building. Staff are professional, sometimes taking their jobs a little too seriously for my liking, but courteous nonetheless. Internet also available.

I love this library, it seems to be about the right size & have just the right mix of fiction /​non fiction books, childrens & graphic novels, dvd’s & cd’s plus new magazines available to read within the library. Has a really good selection of recent /​newly published paperbacks, & the dvd’s & cd’s are all very current. All on the one level so wheelchair friendly as well.