Meeting room and lecture theatre for hire in Kensington Central
Library
The Kensington Central library has a lecture theatre and a
meeting room (with kitchen) available for hire by members of the
public.
Unfortunately there is no disabled access or disabled toliet
facilities attached to the lecture theatre and meeting room.
We are conveniently situated a few minutes walk from High Street
Kensington tube station on the District and Circle lines on the
London Underground.
What is available to hire?
Lecture Theatre
- can seat 162 using tiered seating
- stage with podium and screen for presentations
- facilities to use a projector with a laptop or an over head
projector
Meeting room
- capacity of up to 50 people
- en suite kitchen for catering (you must supply your
own refreshments)
- grand piano
- situated next to the lecture theatre
Additional items for hire
In addition to the rooms themselves we offer the option to hire
the following items:
- screen for projectors
- television with DVD/video
- flipchart stand including pads and pens
- theatrical lighting
- grand piano
You are responsible for ensuring that the equipment you hire
from us is compatible with your laptop. We cannot guarantee that it
will be compatible. If you wish to use your own equipment, you will
need to provide a copy of the Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
certificate for it when booking the rooms.
How much does it cost to hire?
| Lecture theatre |
£61 per hour |
£71 per hour |
Seats 162 people using rack seating. |
| Meeting room |
£28 per hour |
£38 per hour |
Holds up to 50 people. |
| Lecture theatre and meeting room (combined booking) |
£73.00 per hour |
£84 per hour |
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| Kitchen |
Flat fee of £22 per booking |
You must supply your own tea and coffee and/or food. You must
clear up after yourself. This includes a microwave and a table top
fridge. |
| Television with DVD/video |
£55 per booking |
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| Flipchart stand (including pads and pens) |
£11 per set per booking |
You may keep the pad, but the stand and the pens remain the
property of the library |
| Overhead projector |
£32 per booking |
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| Projector |
£55 per booking |
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| Screen for projectors |
£9 per booking |
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| Grand piano |
£96 per booking |
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| Theatrical lighting |
£42 per booking |
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| Laptop |
£55 per booking |
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When can I hire the rooms?
- the lecture theatre and meeting rooms are available to hire for
a minimum of two hours on Monday - Friday and a minimum of three
hours on Saturday
- due to repeat bookings, the rooms are currently unavailable on
Mondays and Wednesdays
- the rooms are not available for hire on Sundays or Bank
holidays
How do I hire the rooms?
To hire the rooms you must apply in writing to the Kensington
Central Library at least a month in advance. Your letter must
contain the following information:
- your name and contact details
- your reason for hiring the rooms/equipment
- when (dates and times) you want to hire the
rooms/equipment
You should address your letter to:
Administration Section
Kensington Central Library
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Phillimore Walk
London W8 7RX
We will then write to you stating if the room is available and
advising you of the cost. If the room is available you will be sent
a booking form that you will need to sign and return to us along
with the payment to confirm the booking. Payment must be received
at least 14 days before the date hiring will commence. We only
accept cash or cheques.
Data protection statement: any information you
provide will be used by the Council for the purpose of hiring out
the rooms to you, and will not be disclosed to the public.