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The London Library, 14 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LG. Paid entry

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Details

Accessibility

"Disability and access: The members' entrance in Mason's Yard provides level entry to the building with a platform lift inside for wheelchair access.

The St James's Square entrance is not wheelchair accessible.

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Wheelchair accessible lift provides access from the basement to floor 6, including the Times Room, Art Room and Reading Rooms.

A wheelchair accessible lift in the basement area next to the Foyle Lightwell Room.

Portable induction loop at Reception.

Some older parts of the building are difficult to access for those with mobility constraints, but staff will retrieve material on request and provide assistance."

Brief description

https://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/about-us/inside-the-library

"The London Library is one of the world's great lending libraries, with an amazing collection of around 1 million books, and an equally 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.

The Library is available to hire as an event space, find out more on our venue hire page."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Library

"The London Library is an independent lending library in London, established in 1841. It was founded on the initiative of Thomas Carlyle, who was dissatisfied with some of the policies at the British Museum Library. It is located at 14 St James's Square, in the St James's area of the City of Westminster, which has been its home since 1845.[1] Membership is open to all, on payment of an annual subscription, and life and corporate memberships are also available. As of December 2021 the Library had over 7000 members.[2]

T. S. Eliot, a long-serving President of the Library, argued in July 1952 in an address to members that, "whatever social changes come about, the disappearance of the London Library would be a disaster to civilisation".[3]

The London Library is a self-supporting, independent institution. It is a registered charity [4] whose sole aim is the advancement of education, learning, and knowledge."

Address

The London Library, 14 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LG

Email

reception@londonlibrary.co.uk + https://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/contact-us-now

Phone

(020) 7766 4700

Website

https://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Library

Directions

"The main entrance is located in St. James's Square. There is one alternative members' entrance at ground level via Mason's Yard, off Duke Street St James's.

Bicycle: Storage is available for members' exclusive use in Mason's Yard (capacity 16 bicycles). Please collect a swipe card from the reception desk of the TS Eliot House entrance. Bicycles are left at members' own risk. Santanders Cycle Hire, a public bicycle sharing scheme, operates in the area. The closest docking station is on the east side of St. James's Square.

Parking: Pay and display parking spaces in St James's Square are in operation Monday to Saturday 8.30-18.30."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

See https://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/contact-us-now

"As of January 2022 the annual fee for Individual membership is from £525. Half price concessionary rates include Young Person's membership, Spouse/Partner membership and Supported membership (a reduced fee for those unable to afford the full rate). Remote Access and Associate (evening and weekend) rates are also available from £265. Life membership is available, on a scale depending on age; and schools, corporate bodies and other institutions may also join.[45] "

Transport

2024: "Tube: Nearest underground stations are Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria lines) or Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo, Piccadilly lines). Visit the Transport for London Underground Site for up to date information.

Bus: Nos. 38, 22, 19, 14, 9 stop on Piccadilly. Nos. 3, 9, 12, 13, 15, 23, 139 & 159 stop on Regent Street. Visit the Transport for London Buses site for more details."

Amenities

6th Floor Members' Suite: "These spaces include the Annex and Common Room (providing informal spaces for individual or group work) and the Coffee Room (for eating and relaxing during the day). Unlike the rest of the Library, these are not strictly quiet areas, and conversations - including phone conversations - are permitted here. Mobile phone booths are available for longer or more private conversations."

Shop: https://shop.londonlibrary.co.uk/search/products

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)

NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE

This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
For more details please see: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896

Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.