Chelsea 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
Library Service update: January to April 2025

Our Libraries and Archives Service is updating its online pages and loans service. Find out how this will affect you.

Last updated: 15 January 2025

We are pleased to welcome everyone back to Chelsea's Children's Library as we are now OPEN! You can access ALL the children's books and the teens books in our Young People Zone along with computer access.

 


Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, King's Road, SW3 5EZ
Telephone: 020 7361 3010

Read about disabled access.

Regular opening hours

From 1 April 2025, opening hours at Chelsea library will be changing.

The revised opening hours are:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am to 8pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Friday and Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Nearby Pimlico library, Lupus Street, Pimlico, SW1V 3AT is open on Sunday between 1.30pm to 5.30pm.

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


Workspace to rent

There are co-working spaces available to rent, see K+C coworks for more information.

Last updated: 26 March 2025