Libraries

Our Libraries

Chelsea Library

Information about Chelsea Library including full address, contact details, opening hours, venue...

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Kensington Central Library

Information about Kensington Central Library including full address, contact details, opening hours...

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North Kensington Library

Information about North Kensington Library including full address, contact details and opening...

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Local studies and archives

Our local studies collection includes books, newspapers, illustrations, census returns, electoral...

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eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, eAudiobooks, eComics and eScores

Information about eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, eAudiobooks, eScores and eComics.

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Library catalogue

Create an account, login, search for and renew items. The library catalogue is an external website.

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Biographies

Free biography eResources.

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Online resources and digital library

More information about our online resources and digital library.

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A to Z directory

An A to Z directory of eResources by name

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Newspapers, magazines and eJournals

Information on newspapers, magazines and eJournals.

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Family history

More information about how to access Ancestry Library Edition in our libraries.

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Fashion and art

More information about our free fashion and art eResources.

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Learning and careers

Free learning and careers eResources.

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Business information

Free eResources for business information.

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Quick reference and encyclopedias

Quick reference and encyclopedias free eResources.

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Languages

Free eResource for language learners of all levels.

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Music

Find out more about our online music resources.

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Access to Research

Free access to a wide range of published academic research.

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eJournals

More information on our eJournals collection.

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Connect with the Library Community

Online events and activities for adults

Information about one-off special events for adults at libraries in the borough.

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Library app and social media sites

Information about our library app and how to follow us on social media.

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Library service newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter for latest news and events in local libraries, and read archived copies.

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The Library Time Machine Blog

Local pictures and stories carefully curated by our local studies librarian.

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Home Library Service

If you find it difficult to get to the library, the Home Library Service brings the library to you.

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Children

Online activities and events for children and young people

Information about online activities and events for children and young people.

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Online resources for children

Free online resources for children

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IXL Maths and English practice

Maths and English lessons suitable for children in Reception and up to Year 13.

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Health and Wellbeing

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

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Samaritans

Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for advice and support.

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Children's health

Common health questions around children’s health.

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Oral Health Foundation

Oral health prevention and advice.

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Diabetes Health

Advice for people with diabetes and their families.

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NHS Change4life

The Change4Life website is here to help your family be healthier and happier.

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Healthy hearts

Visit the British Heart Foundation website for information on staying healthy.

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Summer Health

Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad.

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COVID-19: Libraries

Three libraries are now open to residents and the Council’s virtual library offer is still...

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Information and Enquiries

Information and Enquiries

Find out more information on how to contact us.

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Join the library

Find out how to join the library and the ID you need to provide.

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Library catalogue

Create an account, login, search for and renew library items.

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Library service newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter for latest news and events in local libraries, and read archived copies.

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