Libraries
Boys for Books Writing Competition
Thank you to everyone who entered.
We regret that due to a low number of entries, it has
not been possible to award any prizes.
A revised competition will be run next term.
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Library Notice - Early Closure 
Kensal Library will close early at 4.00pm on Saturday 28 August
2010 due to Notting Hill Carnival arrangements.
All other Libraries will remain open until 5.00pm.
North Kensington Library notice - Back to the Future
The main entrance of North Kensington Library will be closed
from Wednesday 24 February 2010 while work is carried out to
restore it to its original state. The work work will be completed
in the week commencing 23 August 2010 and the library will be fully
operational in the week commencing 30 August 2010, please check the
website for updates.
Please use the Children’s Library entrance during this period. A
lift is available to take you to the ground and first floors.
If you need any further information please speak to a member of
staff or telephone 020 7361 3010.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Tell us what you think of us
We are continuing our investigation into finding out if we are
meeting our customer needs.
During May we will be organising focus groups for adults
and young people to find out your views. We will also be shadowing
customers, with their permission, and observing what happens.
Please leave your details at the enquiry desk for possible
involvement in the focus groups.
- For more information please contact on 020 7361
3010
Brompton refurbished
Brompton has re-opened today after being refurbished.
Come along and see the new improved:
- relaxing spacious seating area
- ICT & study suite
- self service and self booking
- new children's and toddler area
- Young People's Zone
- new stock and shelving
The library closure dates for 2010
The library service will be closed on the following public and
bank holidays:
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Library closure dates
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Reason
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Dates
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August Bank Holidays
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Monday 30 August 2010 - Closed
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The Royal Borough’s Library Service has been moving ahead with
its programme for transforming its libraries.
We are now starting some refurbishment work to create a more
open and uncluttered look and make the best use of the space we
have available. We will be creating separate areas for young people
at Chelsea and Brompton, opening up backroom space for public use
and improving our signage and guiding. Part of this work will
include the installation of self service and its related
technology, there will be further information on how this works at
a later date
We will do all that we can to keep any disruption to a minimum
but for Health and Safety reasons we can only offer a restricted
service while building work is taking place
We will be offering a restricted service at Chelsea Library from
January 4 until the beginning of February and at Brompton Library
throughout February and March. At Chelsea,the Reference Library and
Exchange Group will be open and there will be a small lending
collection for adults and children. Brompton Library will also run
a restricted lending service. We will keep you informed of progress
and notify you of any changes. If you have any comments please
contact us on library.refurbishment@rbkc.gov.uk
Library Strategy
Public Lending Right (PLR)
Did you know that authors have the right to receive payment for
loans of their books from public libraries? It's called Public
Lending Right (PLR) and this year marks its 30th birthday.
Public libraries are joining the PLR office in celebrating 30 years
of support for authors.
Visit the Public Lending Right website
for more information.