Service improvements coming soon to the Central LibraryCentral Reference Library

Central Library works starting in March

Service improvements are starting on Saturday 24 March until late June on the first floor.

From Saturday 24 March there will be no library services on the first floor.

From Monday 26 March a restricted service will be in operation in the following areas:

  • Local Studies will be available by appointment only and for legal enquiries.
  • access to Council minutes and
  • electoral registers will be available at all times.

The Reference Library will have fewer books available, limited seating and study areas and fewer public computers.

Central Library service announcement

The first floor will be closed on Tuesday 8 May.

On Wednesday 9 May an improved Local Studies and central area of the Reference library will reopen as normal; the remainder of the Reference Library will then close for approximately eight weeks.

During this time a restricted service will continue to operate in the Reference Library, with no public computers and approximately 75 per cent of stock available. Temporary access will be available via the stairs and lift located on the ground floor of the library’s west wing. Services in the rest of the building will be unaffected.

Further information is available on our website. Please ask a member of staff
or email libraries@rbkc.gov.uk for further details.

If you’d like to keep up-to-date with the latest Library Service news, you can register
for e-updates by visiting our Central works page.

 

Planned building and service improvements

Works continuing on the first floorRefurbishment - Workmen
On Tuesday 8 May there will be no library services on the first floor. A restricted service will operate from Wednesday 9 May. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

For further information, please ask a member of staff or email libraries@rbkc.gov.uk.

If you’d like to keep up-to-date with the latest Library Service news, you can register for e-updates by visiting our Central works page.

Improvements include:Kensington Central Library Golden Statue

  • self-service technology for faster and easier use
  • increased and improved computer facilities
  • new and improved book stock
  • a revamped Local Studies area
  • a new young people’s zone on the ground floor

The rest of the building including the Lending and Children’s Library will be unaffected and open at the usual times.

 

This work will mean that there may be possible disruption but we will do all we can to keep it to a minimum and keep you informed.

  • for more information staff will be available at all times to help you with any queries, or you can email comments to: libraries@rbkc.gov.uk
  • for more details on the scheme, please visit our frequently asked questions.
  • for more information on alternative study spaces and PC resources available in other branches or boroughs please download this document abour Alternative Libraries [PDF] (file size 16Kb).

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