Most London libraries offer the following facilities:
The majority of libraries are open Monday to Saturday.
Charing Cross, Pimlico, Marylebone and Chelsea libraries are open on Sundays. Please check the times on their websites before visiting. Some are only open Sunday afternoon.
The City of London libraries are mainly open Monday–Friday apart from the Barbican library which opens on Saturday.
View all central London libraries on a map.
Westminster Reference Library (Westminster)
35 St Martin’s St
London
WC2H 7HP
Tube station: Leicester Square
This is a reference library. No books are available to borrow.
Charing Cross Library (Westminster)
4-6 Charing Cross Rd
London
WC2H 0HF
Tube station: Leicester Square
Mayfair Library (Westminster)
25 South Audley St
London
W1K 2PB
Tube station: Green Park/Marble Arch
Pancras Square Library (Camden)
5 Pancras Square
London
N1C 4AG
Tube station: King’s Cross St Pancras
Website
Chelsea Library (Kensington & Chelsea)
Chelsea Old Town Hall
King’s Road
London
SW3 5EZ
Tube station: Sloane Square, then 13 minute walk or bus
Website
Notting Hill Gate library (Kensington & Chelsea)
1 Pembridge Square
Notting Hill
London
W2 4EW
Tube station: Notting Hill Gate
Website