Off-peak
Off-peak
£35
/mth
Monthly Direct Debit
£425
/yr
by card
£375
/yr
By Direct Debit saving £50
Off-peak access to the Library during evenings, Fridays and Saturdays
Join
Off-peak London Library Membership offers flexibility to use the Library in a way that suits you with access to the Library building during evenings, Fridays and Saturdays:
5-9pm Monday and Tuesday
5-5.30pm Wednesday and Thursday (with occasional Wednesday late openings)
9.30am - 5.30pm Friday and Saturday.
Off-peak members enjoy access to our unique collection of one million volumes and thousands of online resources, a community of writers, and a beautiful building in the heart of London designed for browsing, focused work and silence.
With 160 desks located in five atmospheric reading rooms, surrounded by books and a unique connection to literary history, there’s no better place for your part-time project, or to read, write, research and be inspired.
Join now and meet your new community.
5-9pm Monday and Tuesday
5-5.30pm Wednesday and Thursday (with occasional Wednesday late openings)
9.30am - 5.30pm Friday and Saturday.
Off-peak members enjoy access to our unique collection of one million volumes and thousands of online resources, a community of writers, and a beautiful building in the heart of London designed for browsing, focused work and silence.
With 160 desks located in five atmospheric reading rooms, surrounded by books and a unique connection to literary history, there’s no better place for your part-time project, or to read, write, research and be inspired.
Join now and meet your new community.
Membership includes
- Our unique collection of one million volumes, journals and periodicals for you to freely browse, borrow and discover
- Thousands of eResources including JSTOR, The British Newspaper Archive (Library edition), journals, databases and eBooks – available from within the Library or at home
- 15 books to borrow at a time for long loan periods and an increased allowance available
- Knowledgeable staff to assist with research and reference enquiries
- A postal loan service
- Five atmospheric reading rooms and 160 desks in our beautiful building in the heart of London
- Discounts on our events programme, member exclusive events, special interest member groups
- London Library Magazine
- Opportunity to attend our AGM. Off-peak members do not have voting rights.
Membership as a gift?
All our memberships can be purchased as a gift. Contact our Membership team for more information.
Referral or discount code?
If you have a referral or discount code, get in touch with our Membership team to process your membership.
Explore The London Library
There are many ways to experience the Library before becoming a member
Purchase a day pass
Spend the day reading, writing or researching in the Library.
Attend an event
Enjoy vibrant talks, workshops and performances in our historied space.
Book a public tour
Explore the Library’s history, collections and hidden stacks.
Prospective Member Tours
See inside the Library before becoming a member.
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