Kensington Central Library
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Notting Hill Gate library is currently closed to the public for building works. We have relocated K+C Co-works to Brompton Library.
Nearby libraries are open as normal:
See our opening times.
Kensington Central Library
12 Phillimore Walk
W8 7RX
Phone: 020 7361 3010
See our opening times.
Library services
CD collection
You can borrow CDs for free from Kensington Central Library.
To borrow CDs you can:
- Reserve CDs online and collect them in-person at your local library
- Visit in-person at Kensington Central Library
- Visit in-person at Charing Cross Library in Westminster. Kensington and Chelsea library members can reserve CDs online for free.
Coffee shop
The team at Becauze are opening our first in-library coffee shop. We'll have trained baristas to satisfy your caffeine needs. The small coffee cart is coming to Kensington Central Library from 23 February 2026.
Events
We organise regular events for adults and activities for children and young people.
We also host a variety of special events for adults throughout the year.
Library catalogue
Explore our collections and resources using our library catalogue.
Local studies and archives
Kensington Central Library houses our Local Studies and archives collection.
Room hire
You can hire space at Kensington Central Library.
Workspace to rent
Co-working spaces are available to rent at K+C Co works.
Library services: further information
Last updated: 17 February 2026