Ways to Visit
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Ways to Visit
The London Library is the world's largest independent lending library, with an outstanding collection of one million volumes, thousands or eResources and an extraordinary history.
Behind its elegant facade overlooking St. James's Square is a vast network of books, where since the mid-nineteenth century, seven buildings have been brought into one and a great centre of learning and ideas has been created.
Purchase a day pass
Spend the day reading, writing and researching to experience some of the benefits of Library membership.
Attend an event
Enjoy vibrant talks, workshops and performances in our historied space. Bringing the latest in literature, history and culture to all.
Public Tours
Join one of our guided tours in person and uncover the architecture, collections, and stories behind one of the world's greatest literary institutions.
Prospective Member Tours
Looking to become a member? Attend a 15-minute Prospective Member Tour to see inside the Library before taking out a membership.
Already a member?
Book an induction tour. Our tailored member induction tours are designed to help you make the most of your membership. Learn how to navigate the collection and catalogue, request and borrow books, and how to use our services and resources.
Our tailored member inductions are designed to help you make the most of your membership.
Learn how to navigate the collections, use the catalogue, request and borrow books, and discover the services and resources available to members.