Hanwell Community Library
Books, computers, printing and jigsaws on Cherington Road.
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Hanwell Community Library is on Cherington Road (W7 3HL), next to Cherington House. Ealing Council's page says the opening hours are on the library's own website.
What you can do there
As well as borrowing books, the council lists:
- free use of library computers and the internet
- audio books
- self-service terminals, a photocopier and a printer
- Ealing Law Centre services
Ealing's tourism page mentions an unusual collection of over 100 jigsaw puzzles you can borrow like any other item. (Ealing Council)
Access
The council lists an accessible ramp entrance, a hearing loop and accessible public toilets.
Other Ealing libraries
See find your library on the council website.
The building next door
Cherington House was built in the late 1830s as a small country house. Hanwell's local council bought it in 1891 and moved in the next year; it was enlarged in 1910 for the fire station and library. (Ealing Council)
Sources: Ealing Council: Hanwell Community Library, Hanwell Community Library: hanwellcommunitylibrary.org.uk, Ealing Council: Tourism: Hanwell, Ealing Council: Find your library, Ealing Council: Other notable buildings: Cherington House. Last checked 24 Oct 2026.