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Other libraries in London: Libraries open at the weekend

Guide to other libraries in London useful to SIA students

 

This page lists some of the libraries open at the weekend.  For access arrangements and other details, please see the A-Z section of this guide.

 

Some academic libraries normally open on Saturdays 

  • BFI Reuben Library
  • British Library​
  • iniva: Stuart Hall Library
  • National Art Library (V&A)
  • Senate House Library (for MA/PGDip students only)
  • Wellcome Library 

 

Public libraries open on Saturdays

This list includes only public libraries in boroughs close to SIA.  Ask the library staff if you need help finding public libraries in another borough.

 

Camden

Swiss Cottage   Holborn   Camden Town   Kentish Town   addresses and opening times

 

City of London

Barbican   address and opening times

 

Hammersmith & Fulham 

Askew Road   Fulham   Hammersmith   Shepherds Bush (from 3 February 2020)   addresses and opening times

 

Islington 

Archway   Cat and Mouse   Central   Finsbury   Mildmay   N4   North   South   West   addresses and opening times

 

Kensington & Chelsea

Kensington Central   Chelsea   North Kensington   Brompton   Notting Hill Gate   Kensal  addresses and opening times

 

Westminster

Charing Cross   Church Street   Express   Little Venice Sports Centre   Maida Vale   Marylebone   Mayfair   Paddington   Pimlico   Queen's Park   St. John's Wood   Victoria   Westminster Reference Library    addresses and opening times

 

 

Academic library normally open on Sundays

  • Senate House Library (for MA/PGDip students only)
  • British Library: reading rooms closed, but plenty of study space available 

 

Public libraries open on Sundays

This list includes only public libraries in boroughs close to SIA.  Ask the library staff if you need help finding public libraries in another borough.

 

Hammersmith & Fulham 

Fulham   Hammersmith   Shepherds Bush (from 3 February 2020)   addresses and opening times

 

Islington 

Central   address and opening times

 

Kensington & Chelsea 

Chelsea   address and opening times

 

Westminster

Charing Cross   Little Venice Sports Centre   Marylebone   Paddington   Pimlico   St. John's Wood   addresses and opening times