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Opening and closing times for Barbican Library
Monday:
9.30
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17.30
Tuesday:
9.30
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19.30
Wednesday:
9.30
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17.30
Thursday:
9.30
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19.30
Friday:
9.30
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14.00
Saturday:
9.30
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16.00
Sunday:
Closed
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Best Events 2013
Plan the perfect year in London with our pick of the capital's best events in 2013. From January through to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So, take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.
The Montcalm At Brewery London City
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 10% off from £243
52 Chiswell Street, EC1Y | 2 minutes from Barbican Library
Set deep in the heart of London's financial district, a majestic edifice stands tall and grand building, a living embodiment of distinction, class and flamboyance. The ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 10% off from £243
52 Chiswell Street, EC1Y | 2 minutes from Barbican Library
Set deep in the heart of London's financial district, a majestic edifice stands tall and grand building, a living embodiment of distinction, class and flamboyance. The ...More
London City Suites by Montcalm
London > Apartment > Apartment Deluxe Double Rooms: 0% off from £110
42-46 Chiswell Street, EC1Y | 3 minutes from Barbican Library
The London City Suites by Montcalm are within a grade II listed heritage building, located in the City of London. The 5-star accommodation provides all the ...More
London > Apartment > Apartment Deluxe Double Rooms: 0% off from £110
42-46 Chiswell Street, EC1Y | 3 minutes from Barbican Library
The London City Suites by Montcalm are within a grade II listed heritage building, located in the City of London. The 5-star accommodation provides all the ...More
Apex London Wall Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 34% off from £179
7-9 Copthall Avenue, EC2R | 7 minutes from Barbican Library
In the heart of the financial district and close to the Bank of England, the newly opened Apex London Wall Hotel, is within walking distance of ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 34% off from £179
7-9 Copthall Avenue, EC2R | 7 minutes from Barbican Library
In the heart of the financial district and close to the Bank of England, the newly opened Apex London Wall Hotel, is within walking distance of ...More
Barbican Centre Children's Library
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
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London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
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St Bride Library
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Bride Lane, Fleet Street, City, London EC4Y | 12 minutes from Barbican Library
This specialist library off Fleet Street houses 50,000 books and 3,500 periodicals, catalogues and directories on printing. From techniques to type faces, graphic design to typography, ...More
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Bride Lane, Fleet Street, City, London EC4Y | 12 minutes from Barbican Library
This specialist library off Fleet Street houses 50,000 books and 3,500 periodicals, catalogues and directories on printing. From techniques to type faces, graphic design to typography, ...More
The Women's Library
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
25 Old Castle Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 17 minutes from Barbican Library
The Women's Library was established in 1926, as the Library of the London Society for Women's Service, the successor of the London women's suffrage organisation led ...More
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
25 Old Castle Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 17 minutes from Barbican Library
The Women's Library was established in 1926, as the Library of the London Society for Women's Service, the successor of the London women's suffrage organisation led ...More
Soundhub Showcase
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 18th May 2013 - 6.15pm-9.30pm
LSO St Luke's, 161 Old Street, EC1V | 7 minutes from Barbican Library
An event featuring classical music by new composers, visual art, choreography and film....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 18th May 2013 - 6.15pm-9.30pm
LSO St Luke's, 161 Old Street, EC1V | 7 minutes from Barbican Library
An event featuring classical music by new composers, visual art, choreography and film....More
Socrates Vs The Establishment: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 18th May 2013 - 2.30pm
Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, EC2M | 13 minutes from Barbican Library
Rick Lewis, Philosophy Now's founder, discusses the philosopher's relationship with the authorities....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 18th May 2013 - 2.30pm
Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, EC2M | 13 minutes from Barbican Library
Rick Lewis, Philosophy Now's founder, discusses the philosopher's relationship with the authorities....More
Thrasher
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May 2013 - 7.30pm
The Courtyard Theatre, 40 Pitfield Street, N1 | 13 minutes from Barbican Library
A gripping drama laced with genuine warmth and vicious comedy which takes place over one night in the city as six people spiral towards destruction....More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May 2013 - 7.30pm
The Courtyard Theatre, 40 Pitfield Street, N1 | 13 minutes from Barbican Library
A gripping drama laced with genuine warmth and vicious comedy which takes place over one night in the city as six people spiral towards destruction....More
Barbican Hall
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, the Barbican Centre is an imposing collection of the finest in British arts. ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, the Barbican Centre is an imposing collection of the finest in British arts. ...More
Barbican Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ...More
Barbican Centre
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or ...More
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Sights and Attractions near Barbican Library
The best museums, galleries, attractions near Barbican Library
Barbican - Curve Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. ...More
Barbican Centre
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre. Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms one ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre. Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms one ...More
Barbican Art Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Silk Street, City, London EC2 | Same location as Barbican Library
The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you get ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Silk Street, City, London EC2 | Same location as Barbican Library
The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you get ...More
Barbican Chimes Music Shop
London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Library
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ...More
London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Library
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ...More
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Restaurants near Barbican Library
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Searcy's Bar and Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
The Barbican Centre, Level 2, , City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Dress smart casual. ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
The Barbican Centre, Level 2, , City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Dress smart casual. ...More
Wood Street Bar and Restaurant
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
53 Fore Street, EC2Y8AX | 2 minutes from Barbican Library
British Cuisine...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
53 Fore Street, EC2Y8AX | 2 minutes from Barbican Library
British Cuisine...More
Chiswell Street Dining Rooms
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
56 Chiswell Street, City, London EC1Y | 3 minutes from Barbican Library
Chiswell Street Dining Rooms is a modern British restaurant, complete with seven private dining rooms. The brainchild of Tom and Ed Martin of ETM Group, responsible ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
56 Chiswell Street, City, London EC1Y | 3 minutes from Barbican Library
Chiswell Street Dining Rooms is a modern British restaurant, complete with seven private dining rooms. The brainchild of Tom and Ed Martin of ETM Group, responsible ...More
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 6 minutes from Barbican Library
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 6 minutes from Barbican Library
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
LSO St Luke's
London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes from Barbican Library
This gorgeous 18th century Grade I listed Hawksmoor church is one of a number of London churches which has, in recent years, been converted into a ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes from Barbican Library
This gorgeous 18th century Grade I listed Hawksmoor church is one of a number of London churches which has, in recent years, been converted into a ...More
Workers' Educational Association
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 12 minutes from Barbican Library
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes....More
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 12 minutes from Barbican Library
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes....More
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Leisure near Barbican Library
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Postman's Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 5 minutes from Barbican Library
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 5 minutes from Barbican Library
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
My Chocolate Workshops
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 13 minutes from Barbican Library
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 13 minutes from Barbican Library
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
The Old Red Cow
London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 5 minutes from Barbican Library
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 5 minutes from Barbican Library
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ...More
Fox & Anchor
London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Barbican Library
This renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Barbican Library
This renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ...More
The Gable
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
25 Moorgate, EC2R | 6 minutes from Barbican Library
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
25 Moorgate, EC2R | 6 minutes from Barbican Library
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Nightlife near Barbican Library
Barbican Library clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Fabric
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
77a Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 7 minutes from Barbican Library
Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded on ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
77a Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 7 minutes from Barbican Library
Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded on ...More
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Meeting venue hire near Barbican Library
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Barbican Conference Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
The Barbican Centre is the jewel in London's artistic crown, with its theatres, concert halls, art galleries and cinema providing a year-round programme of ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Library
The Barbican Centre is the jewel in London's artistic crown, with its theatres, concert halls, art galleries and cinema providing a year-round programme of ...More
The Brewery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chiswell Street, City, London EC1Y | 2 minutes from Barbican Library
While the City of London is not short of modern, flexible event-spaces, not many can claim to be located in a Grade II listed building, or ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chiswell Street, City, London EC1Y | 2 minutes from Barbican Library
While the City of London is not short of modern, flexible event-spaces, not many can claim to be located in a Grade II listed building, or ...More
Brewers' Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
Aldermanbury Square, Moorgate, City, London EC2V | 4 minutes from Barbican Library
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Aldermanbury Square, Moorgate, City, London EC2V | 4 minutes from Barbican Library
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What's On Today Near Barbican Library The Bride And The Bachelors: Duchamp With Cage, Cunningham, Rauschenberg And Johns Exhibitions | Until 9th June 2013 Barbican Centre At Barbican Library Around 90 works highlighting the influence of Marcel Duchamp on American artists, composers and choreographers, including a mise-en-scene performance installation ...More The Residents Exhibitions | On 18th May 2013 Barbican Centre At Barbican Library The avant-garde collective from Louisiana performs experimental art-pop with a multi-media back-drop....More  Geoffrey Farmer: The Surgeon And The Photographer Exhibitions | Until 28th July 2013 Barbican Centre At Barbican Library Geoffrey Farmer's installation piece The Surgeon and the Photographer, which takes over from the Rain Room at the Barbican's Curve ...More  The Bride and the Bachelors: Duchamp with Cage, Cunningham, Rauschenberg and Johns Exhibitions | Until 9th June 2013 Barbican Art Gallery At Barbican Library The Bride and the Bachelors: Duchamp with Cage, Cunningham, Rauschenberg and Johns explores Marcel Duchamp's American legacy by tracing his ...More  Dancing around Duchamp Exhibitions | Until 9th June 2013 Barbican Centre At Barbican Library This spring, from February to June, the Barbican celebrates Marcel Duchamp with Dancing Around Duchamp, a major cross-arts season which ...More Chekhov: The Three Sisters Theatre | Next performance 18th May 2013 Milton Court 1 minutes walk from Barbican Library The first play to be performed in the main theatre of Milton Court the Guildhall School’s new state-of-the-art performance venue, ...More John Davies: Highways Exhibitions | Until 16th June 2013 Museum of London 3 minutes walk from Barbican Library A series of photographs depicting London's six major arterial roads, taken from a high vantage point, before the introduction of ...More  Opening the Olympics Exhibitions | Until 31st October 2013 Museum of London 3 minutes walk from Barbican Library Reflecting on last year's euphoric sporting events, the Museum of London has launched a free London 2012 display. Open on ...More  Michael Caine: 80th Anniversary Exhibition Exhibitions | Until 14th July 2013 Museum of London 3 minutes walk from Barbican Library As Sir Michael Caine celebrates his 80th birthday, the Museum of London reflects on the life of the prolific actor ...More Michael Caine Exhibitions | Until 14th July 2013 Museum of London 3 minutes walk from Barbican Library Iconic photographic portraits by David Bailey and Terry O'Neill together with film and audio footage, celebrating the London actor's 80th ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE 
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