Borrowing from other boroughs: shared borrowing arrangements
In 2022, Hammersmith and Fulham left the library system they share with Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster and the shared borrowing arrangement between the three boroughs.
Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster shared libraries service
The shared Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster library system continued from Wednesday 1 June 2022, along with the shared borrowing arrangement between the two boroughs.
- Kensington and Chelsea library customers continue to be able to reserve, borrow or renew items from Westminster libraries
- Westminster library customers continue to be able to reserve, borrow or renew items from Kensington and Chelsea libraries
Hammersmith and Fulham libraries
If you mostly use:
- Hammersmith and Fulham libraries but have a Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster library membership card, you should visit your local Hammersmith and Fulham library branch to obtain a replacement card
- Kensington and Chelsea libraries but have a Hammersmith and Fulham library membership card, you should visit your local Kensington and Chelsea library branch to obtain a replacement card
- Westminster libraries but have a Hammersmith and Fulham library membership card, you should visit your local Westminster library branch to obtain a replacement card
Borrowing items from Hammersmith and Fulham libraries
If you have a valid Hammersmith and Fulham library membership card, you can reserve, borrow or renew items their collections. To become a full member and borrow items:
- register online on the Hammersmith and Fulham website to receive a temporary membership number
- visit a Hammersmith and Fulham library branch with two items of identification. At least of these must show your current address
Further information
Speak to a member of library staff in your local library or email: [email protected].