Opening hours

Opening times for The London Library, including late Wednesday evenings, bank holidays and Christmas closures
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Weekly opening hours

Monday – Tuesday: 9:30am – 9pm
Wednesday – Saturday: 9:30am – 5.30pm
Sunday: Closed

Evening hours

We open late until 9pm on occasional Wednesdays. 

Some reading rooms may be in use for events and not available to Library users.

Christmas 2026

Closed: Thursday 24 - Monday 28 December
Closed: Friday 1 January 2027

The London Library Foyle Lightwell Reading Room
The London Library Reading Room
The London Library - The Study
The London Library Art Room
The London Library Stoppard Room
Shelves of books in The London Library
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Accessibility at The London Library: step-free entry via Mason's Yard, a platform lift for wheelchair access, and support for all Library users.