Libraries

Brompton Library notice - Temporary offer Refurbishment - Workmen

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:

Library closure dates

Reason

Dates

Easter

Friday 2 April 2010 — Closed
Saturday 3 April 2010 — Open

Sunday  4 April 2010 - Open
Monday 5 April 2010 — Closed

May Bank Holidays

Monday 3 May 2010 — Closed
Monday 31 May 2010 — Closed

August Bank Holidays

Monday 30 August 2010 — Closed

 

New Digital LibraryScreenshot of the 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.