Temporary Overseas Membership

Designed for readers and researchers living outside the UK.

A Temporary Overseas Membership is available to visitors from outside the United Kingdom who do not have a permanent UK address.

Enjoy full access to The London Library for up to 4 months during your time in London, including five reading rooms, 180 spaces to read or work, and around one million books to browse and borrow. Members can also access online resources including JSTOR and many more.

In addition to the subscription fee a 50% deposit is payable on admission, refundable at the expiry of the membership, or earlier, provided that the membership card is surrendered and that all loans have been returned. Please contact Membership for more information.

Founded in 1841, The London Library is the world’s largest independent lending library and the home of literary inspiration - a unique space to read, write, research and be inspired in the heart of London.

Apply for Temporary Overseas Membership by contacting the Membership team below.