Libraries
Brompton Library notice - Temporary offer 
Brompton Library will be partially closed for refurbishment
from
Monday 15 February 2010, for two months
We will be offering a restricted service from the first
floor:
- adult lending service
- children’s lending service
- access to PCs, study space and current newspapers
Please note: there is no lift available and no space for buggy
parking
We plan to continue with Reading Groups, Book Breaks, Book Slams
and children’s activities. For further details please speak to a
member of staff
or telephone 020 7361 3010.
Chelsea Library notice
Chelsea library is now fully open, we hope you enjoy our
newly refurbished facilities.
We offer a wide range of services to help those who live or work
in the Royal Borough meet their information needs.You do not need
to be a member of our libraries in order to use them.
However, If you wish to borrow items free of charge, you will
need to join the library.
Using the Library service
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
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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Easter
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Friday 2 April 2010 — Closed
Saturday 3 April 2010 — Open
Sunday 4 April 2010 - Open
Monday 5 April 2010 — Closed
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May Bank Holidays
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Monday 3 May 2010 — Closed
Monday 31 May 2010 — Closed
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August Bank Holidays
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Monday 30 August 2010 — Closed
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New Digital Library
Free downloadable books are now available from the Royal Borough
of Kensington and Chelsea Public Library. Please click here
Digital
Library or the link on the left-hand menu to browse
and download audiobooks and eBooks anytime, anywhere. To use
the service you need to be a library member, you can find out by
visiting the Joining and using the library page.
We are offering popular fiction and non-fiction titles for
adults, as well as a dedicated children and teen section
as part of the Books for Boys project.
This is a pilot project and we are starting with a select
collection. We welcome your comments and if the project is a
success we will be extending the range of titles available.
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.