Open to all, we’re an independent library with around one million books and open access shelving – inspiring writers and readers for over 180 years.
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Last night, LL85: A Room of One’s Own opened to a sold out audience.
Freya Mavor delivered a captivating performance in the adaptation of Woolf’s essay by award-winning playwright Linda Marshall Griffiths and directed by Roxana Silbert.
Find out more: londonlibrary.co.uk/whats-on
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We're gearing up for A Room of One’s Own tomorrow - and we couldn’t be more excited.
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Join us for a series of events celebrating 185 years of The London Library as a home of inspiration.
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Last night, we were joined by fashion designer and London Library member Erdem Moralioglu.
In conversation with writer Charlie Porter, he revealed his muses, inspirations, and how he has used The London Library to research, create and tell new stories.
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On Wednesday 3 June, we officially opened the New Room - a permanent, dedicated space for programming at The London Library.
Read the full story: londonlibrary.co.uk/about-us…
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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of artist and designer Vanessa Bell - a key figure of the Bloomsbury Group and former member of The London Library.
Bell played a defining role in shaping culture of early 20th century Britain through her work across painting and design.
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Join internationally celebrated designer Erdem Moralioglu in conversation with Charlie Porter as they explore the literary inspirations, historical references and imaginary conversations behind ERDEM’s world-renowned collections.
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Last night, Library members put their knowledge to the test at our LL185 Quiz Night, hosted by writer and London Library Ambassador John O’Farrell.
An evening of literary trivia, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs - all in celebration of 185 years of The London Library.
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Join The London Library at an exciting moment in our growth as we continue our ambitious £8m capital campaign and expand philanthropic support for one of the UK’s greatest literary institutions.
Find out more: londonlibrary.co.uk/work-for…
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#OTD Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born. The mind behind Sherlock Holmes, Doyle joined the London Library in 1896.
His stories can still be found among our open shelves today - part of a collection designed to be browsed, discovered and borrowed.
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We’re delighted to launch The London Library Digital Archive, created with TownsWeb Archiving and powered by their PastView platform. It's now available to explore.
Explore now: londonlibrary-archives.co.uk
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A quiet corner. A book you weren’t expecting to find. An afternoon that disappears between the shelves. 📚
Become a member to discover around one million books, beautiful reading spaces, and a literary home in the heart of London.
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Tucked away in the Library, the Foyle Lightwell offers a quiet space for reading, writing and reflection.
A calm part of The London Library where natural light, books and ideas meet - whether you’re deep in research or simply taking a moment between the shelves. 📚
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Acclaimed author and London Library member Jessie Burton reflects on the inspiration she’s found among the stacks - a space that has shaped the writing of three of her novels.
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Four books from Philippa Gregory’s bookshelf 📚
All available to browse and borrow from our collection.
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Last week, we welcomed historian Sir Antony Beevor to The London Library for a sold-out event on 'Rasputin and the Downfall of the Romanovs', in conversation with writer and broadcaster Marcel Theroux.
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The Spring 2026 issue of The London Library Magazine.🌿📚
This issue celebrates the life and legacy of former Library President Sir Tom Stoppard, with a tribute led by Sir Tim Rice, alongside features with Sebastian Faulks and Alice Loxton.
Available exclusively to all members.
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We're excited to announce LL185, our summer season of events celebrating 185 years of The London Library as the home of inspiration.
All tickets available via our website: londonlibrary.co.uk/whats-on
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Bank Holiday opening hours 📚
The Library will be closed on Monday 4 May.
We’ll reopen on Tuesday 5 May, 9.30am–9pm.
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Last night at in the Reading Room at The London Library, we had a sold-out event with Steve McQueen in conversation with Paul Gilroy on Bounty — a powerful exploration of colonial history, memory, and the layered beauty of Grenada’s landscape 🌿
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