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DVDs and videos

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We offer a wide range of DVDs and videos in various genres including:

  • New releases
  • Children's
  • Classic
  • International films
  • Comedy
  • Dance
  • Non-fiction
  • Opera
  • Shakespeare
  • Television

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You can view an alphabetical list of the videos and DVDs we have in our Libraries. Please choose a link below:

List of DVDs
List of videos

If we do not have what you want in stock you can suggest we purchase it at your local branch or you can use our on-line Library enquiry form.

If you can't see what you want on the shelf, it may be in our store collection. Please ask a member of staff or search our library catalogue.

Music

The Kensington Library selection of music CDs available

The Borough Libraries have a range of music CDs available to borrow. Types of music include:

  • Rock and pop
  • Reggae
  • Jazz and blues
  • Easy listening
  • Folk and world music
  • Country and western
  • Musicals
  • Film soundtracks
  • Classical music including opera

Due to copyright laws, you cannot borrow some new items until three months after the release date.

Special collections

The Kensington Central Library is also home to special music collections. One contains the works of Handel and Sibelius. The other contains Jazz and Blues artists whose names fall between the letters HJ and HO e.g. John Lee Hooker, Billie Holiday etc.

An example of the musical scores we have available in the library

In addition, we also have:

  • An extensive collection of music reference books covering all types of music
  • A range of music magazines
  • A large collection of printed music for most instruments, both solo and accompanied as well vocal, choral and study scores
  • Popular music songbooks
  • Instrumental tutors

Useful websites

Music

Film

Search the library catalogue

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See what's new in our film and music collections by following the link below and choosing the "New items by item type" option.

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