London Borough of Hackney Menu Coronavirus Vaccination and testing information and other help and support Current opening hours latest opening times Home Libraries, archives, museum and culture Libraries Search, reserve and renew If you’re a member of Hackney Libraries, you can search the library catalogue, see your books on loan, and reserve items and renew or extend existing loans online. You’ll need your library card number and PIN. Search the library catalogue Use your Hackney library card to search and reserve items from our catalogue at no charge: Search catalogue There are over five million books, CDs, audio books, DVDs, and online directories. This is because our catalogue is combined with 12 other London boroughs. Local terms and conditions may vary in each borough. Reserve or renew items online Reserve or renew You’ll need your library card number and PIN. If you need a new library card or want to know your PIN, visit your local library. We cannot tell you your PIN over the phone. Renew by phone Call 020 8356 2539, Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm. You will need your library card number. Get reminders and updates by email You can be notified when reserved items are available for collection or when items are about to become overdue so you can avoid fines. Request this service at your local library branch. Page updated on: 14 April 2021 Hackney Libraries Follow us on: Address Hackney Service Centre 1 Hillman St London E8 1DY Telephone Renewals 020 8356 2539 Email info@hackney.gov.uk Opening times Renewals and information line open Mon to Fri, 8am to 6pm Apply for Freedom Pass Apply for Blue Badge Ask for council tax discount Send us benefits evidence Pay or view rent payments Report a benefits change Find out about universal credit Register a birth Register a death Parking fines (PCNs) Resident parking permits Pay your council tax Find support services Reserve and renew library items Jobs and careers Report noise Visitor vouchers Household bin collections One Account sign in Payments News Email alerts Help Contact us Accessibility Privacy statement Terms of use twitter facebook youtube instagram All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience. For full details see our privacy statement. Accept and close