About us
About us
For nearly two hundred years The London Library has played a central role in the intellectual and cultural life of the nation and has enjoyed an association with an impressive range of members and supporters
The Collection
The Collection
The London Library holds a remarkable collection of over one million books and periodicals and around 8000 new volumes are added annually. It includes some astonishing rarities and a uniquely eclectic mix of titles
Join
Join
Membership is open to everyone and provides the opportunity to browse and borrow from a collection of extraordinary range and depth. Members have open access to 17 miles of books, and outstanding reading and working spaces
"ALMOST EVERY SENTENCE I HAVE WRITTEN HAS BEEN COMPOSED HERE"
John Julius Norwich
Latest News
Twitter Feed
The London Library @TheLondonLibyesterday
The Times reports on the publicity event held #OTD 1840 by #ThomasCarlyle, that led to the launch of @TheLondonLib… https://t.co/xGF2PXMaVN
The London Library @TheLondonLib2 days ago
Our thanks to the wonderful readers & guests who made last night's @TheLondonLib Summer Party for #TomStoppard such… https://t.co/SwRbeQbYMQ
