The London Library
For nearly two hundred years The London Library has played a central role in the intellectual and cultural life of the nation and has enjoyed an association with an impressive range of members and supporters.
The London Library holds a remarkable collection of over one million books and periodicals and around 8000 new volumes are added annually. It includes some astonishing rarities and a uniquely eclectic mix of titles.
Membership is open to everyone and provides the opportunity to browse and borrow from a collection of extraordinary range and depth. Members have open access to 17 miles of books, and outstanding reading and working spaces.
Getting here:
The main entrance is located in St. James’s Square, with an additional Members’ Entrance, with level entry, via Mason’s Yard, off Duke Street St James’s.
By 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.
By 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.
Parking: Pay and display parking spaces in St James’s Square are in operation Monday to Saturday 8.30-18.30.
Accessibility
- 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 – serving 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 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.
