Kensington Central Library
Due to the upcoming Mayor of London and London assembly elections, the following libraries will be closed as polling stations on Thursday 2nd of May 2024. Brompton Library, and Kensington Central Children’s Library (the rest of the library will be open as usual). Please explore other libraries to visit on this day.
Notting Hill Gate library closure
Notting Hill Gate library is currently closed due to planned building works. During this time there will be no access to the library, and K+C Co-works has been relocated to Brompton Library.
Nearby libraries Kensington Central, North Kensington and Paddington libraries are open as normal:
- Kensington Central Library, 12 Phillimore Walk, W8 7RX
- North Kensington Library, 108 Ladbroke Grove, W11 1PZ
- Paddington Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this time.
12 Phillimore Walk, London, W8 7RX
Telephone: 020 7361 3010
Kensington Central Library houses our Local Studies and archives collection.
Regular opening hours
Monday: 9.30am to 8pm
Tuesday: 9.30am to 8pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 9.30am to 8pm
Friday: 9.30am to 5pm
Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Information about holiday opening times
Events for adults
We have regular events for adults that happen every week or month and a variety of special events for adults throughout the year, in our libraries and online
Events for children and young people
And for the younger ones - we have regular activities for children and young people and special events too.
Facilities and services
- eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, eAudiobooks and eComics
- Online resources
- CD collection for the borough
- Room and space hire at Kensington Central Library
- Accessibility in Kensington and Chelsea libraries
CD collection
We keep our CD collection at Kensington Central Library. You can reserve CDs online and collect them at your local library free of charge.
CDs in Westminster are located at Charing Cross Library. Kensington and Chelsea library members can reserve CDs online free of charge.
If you want to borrow a CD immediately, visit Kensington Central Library or Charing Cross Library in person.
Last updated: 9 November 2022