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Libraries in London

We list 402 libraries in London (Westminster). British Library, Brixton Library and Canada Water Library are among them.

Showing libraries nearest to the centre of London

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About libraries in London

On weekdays the first to open is Abdus Salam Library, at 12am. 48 of them open on Sundays, including Barking Learning Centre and BFI Mediatheque. 1 is open 24 hours.

Coverage includes New Cross, Becontree Heath, Northolt and Somers Town. They are spread across 24 postcode districts, from BR1 to WC1H.

Libraries in London: common questions

How many libraries are there in London?

We list 402 libraries in London. Use the map and list above to find the nearest one and check whether it is open now.

Are any libraries in London open on Sunday?

Yes. 48 of the libraries we list in London have Sunday opening hours. Tick "Open now" to see which are open at the moment.

Which libraries in London open late?

123 stay open until 7pm or later on at least one weekday. Opening times are shown on each listing.

What services do libraries in London offer?

The most commonly listed services are wheelchair accessible (75), toilets (9). Filter the results by service to find one that offers what you need.

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