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

More about our local studies and archives collections and a link to their online catalogue.

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Council archives, family history and building history

Information about council archives, family history records and building history records.

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Library room hire

Information about spaces available to hire in Kensington and Chelsea local libraries.

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eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, eAudiobooks, eComics and eScores

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

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Books in other languages

Our libraries have books in many languages other than English. 

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Biographies Collection

Read about our biography collection which contains up to 80,000 books.

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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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Library catalogue

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

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Learn

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

Find out more about the regular and special one-off library events for adults.

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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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Library services for children and young people

Find out about our range of library services 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

One You RBKC

Advice on healthy eating, giving up smoking, managing stress and more.

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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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NHS Change4life

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

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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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Know Diabetes

Help for everyone affected by diabetes.

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Information and Enquiries

Information and Enquiries

Find out more information on how to contact us.

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Library opening times

Information about library opening times including bank holidays, and library facilities.

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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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Borrowing, loans and fines

Find out how many books you can borrow, chargeable services and what happens if your books are...

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Renewing your library items

Information on how to renew your library items by automated telephone or online.

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Library reservations and requests

Find out how to reserve library books and other items from our catalogue and request items we don't...

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Computer services

Information on how to book a computer, printing and photocopying.

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Wifi hotspots

Information about the wifi hotspots in our libraries.

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Wifi printing

How to print via our Wifi.

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Disabled access

Information about access to our libraries.

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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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Library policies

Read our library policies including internet usage and code of conduct.

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Library catalogue

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

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