Kensington Central Library

Planned building works

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.

Last updated: 23 April 2024

12 Phillimore Walk, London, W8 7RX
Telephone: 020 7361 3010

Read about disabled access.

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

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.

Reserve a CD.

If you want to borrow a CD immediately, visit Kensington Central Library or Charing Cross Library in person.

Last updated: 9 November 2022