Members or prospective members unable to meet the full annual fee may be eligible for Carlyle Membership from the London Library Trust, a small charitable body administered for the benefit of the Library. Assistance will normally cover 30% or, in exceptional cases 60% of the annual subscription.

 

Carlyle members enjoy all of the benefits of full membership:

• Open access to one million books on 15 miles of bookshelves
• Borrowing of (at least) ten volumes at a time, for as long as you need them (or until requested by another member)
• Use of the Reading Rooms
• Advance ordering of books for collection or posting
• Detailed reference enquiries and research assistance

 

To apply for Carlyle membership, simply download and submit the application form with your application for membership:

• Carlyle membership application form
• Application form for individual membership

Or for more information contact: membership@londonlibrary.co.uk

020 7766 4720

Membership Department

The London Library

14 St James's Square

London SW1Y 4LG

 

We will be very happy to show you around the Library before you submit your application, please contact the Membership Department to arrange a convenient time.