Using the Library

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, you will need to join the library. It costs nothing to join and borrowing books is free!

• Information services
• Facilities

Information services

If you can't see what you need in the list below, try the links in our main menu to the left; or download a complete list of library services here:

• Welcome to the library - a complete list of services [PDF file] (WARNING - large file: file size 1.8Mb)



• Borrowing items and loan periods
• Inter-library loans - borrowing items from outside the Royal Borough
• Home Library Service
• A - Z directory - community information
• Special collections
• European information
• Newspapers and magazines
• Reference and information
• Local information
• Local studies and archives - find out more about your local history
• Career advice sessions
• Talking books
• Computer software
• Language courses

Facilities

We have a number of special facilities that you can use.

• Access the internet
• Wireless hotspots
• Computer facilities in Libraries
• Access to Libraries for those with disabilities
• Photocopy and fax
• Brompton Library meeting room
• Chelsea gallery - showcase your work and hire our gallery
• Kensington Library lecture theatre - available to hire

Related Information

• Home Library Service
• Library closure dates for 2008
• Using the library - your gateway to information

Libraries

• Our policy statement
• Using the library
• Search the catalogue
• Enjoying the written word
• Children's Library
• Young adults
• Learning Support
• Film and music
• Reference and information
• Local studies and archives
• 24 hour library
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