Hi Jon, I agree.
I've not yet been to the new library so was reserving judgement but your experience is making me feel I'm better off finding somewhere else to study.
I'm unable to study at home at the moment as there is a great deal of DIY noise going on and was really looking forward to the library reopening as an answer to my problems. Anyone know if the Horniman Library is open to the public, and if so - what's it like?