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The London Library is a membership library. Membership is open to all.
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Explore our story, heritage and the spaces inspiring readers and writers since 1841.
Why join The London Library?
Access an irreplaceable collection, supportive community and storied history, in a quiet building in central London.
“The London Library is my favourite place in the whole of London. A unique resource and a wonderful place in which to read and research.”
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Visit the Library
Plan your visit to the Library. Designed for browsing and focused work with five reading rooms and 160 desks surrounded by bookstacks, the Library offers a quiet place to support your writing and research needs.
Story & Heritage
Delve into the history and heritage of the Library. From Charles Dickens to Virginia Woolf and Kazuo Ishiguro to Sarah Waters, discover how the Library has helped shape literature for 185 years.
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The London Library is a registered charity and receives no regular public funding. Your support opens the collection to more readers, inspires new voices and preserves vital literature for future generations.
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