The advice room: an oak table, two chairs and a teapot under a tall arched window.

The advice desk.

Free, private advice on letters, benefits, housing and debt. No appointment.

Advice desk
Tue 10:00–16:00, and weekends
Call 020 555 0148

The advice desk is a table by the back window of the library, with tea first. Two trained advisers and a volunteer help with anything that came in an envelope: benefits, rent, debts, forms, fines. It is free and private, and nothing you say goes anywhere without your yes.

The week

The advice desk opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00–16:00
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00–16:00
FridayClosed
Saturday10:00–13:00
SundayClosed

Phone advice Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 12:30.

The way in

  • Step-free from the library entrance
  • A quiet room with a door, if you would rather
  • Interpreters by phone in 40 languages: ask at the front desk

12 Quay Road, the back of the library. Something we should know before you come? Call 020 555 0148.