The London Library
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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.
St James's Square, London
Joined October 2010
🎁 Give the gift of discovery — and an experience to remember. A London Library membership opens the door to around one million books, atmospheric reading rooms, dedicated desks, and over 180 years of literary history. Unlock a world of inspiration: https://t.co/FTdXFlftzZ
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Best known for his exquisite early twentieth-century book illustrations — including The Bells and Other Poems by Edgar Allan Poe (Hodder and Stoughton, 1912), Edmund Dulac’s work stands as a defining example of Britain’s Golden Age of illustrated publishing.
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A workspace unlike any other. Set among the historic stacks and overlooking leafy St James’s Square, our Reading Room offers a calm, light-filled spaces for reading, writing, and reflection — a haven in the heart of London.
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Discover more in our collections as a member of The London Library.
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1. Reframing Blackness: What’s Black about 'History of Art'?
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In honour of Black History Month, we’re celebrating with a specially curated collection of books added to our collections - exploring Black history, art, culture, literature, and scholarship. Highlights include:
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Every visit to The London Library has a way of leaving you inspired. Our atmospheric spaces offer a quiet refuge in the heart of London, where time slows and ideas have room to grow. #LondonLibrary #QuietInspiration #CulturalLondon
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Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland has enchanted readers for generations — yet it’s among countless works that have faced bans or censorship around the world. This #BannedBooksWeek, we celebrate the freedom to read.
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2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. To celebrate her trailblazing life, a new display in our Reading Room draws on treasures from the Library’s Special Collections to explore Austen’s life, work, and her enduring relationship with London.
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Young Person Membership (16–29) is half the usual annual fee, giving access to our incredible collections, atmospheric reading rooms and desks, and a year-round programme of events. 🔗 https://t.co/D1wHUXtGrG
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It was the perfect chance to connect, unwind, and celebrate being part of The London Library community. When asked what they enjoyed most, one member said: “Meeting new people! Everyone was so lovely and a great atmosphere, lovely readings too and the decorations were lovely!”
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Last Friday, we welcomed our younger members into the atmospheric Reading Room for an exclusive evening of drinks and canapés — and a special reading from Historian and fellow London Library member, Alice Loxton.
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🍂 A cosy armchair, shelves of antique books, and the quiet hum of literary history. There’s no better place to spend an autumn afternoon than tucked away in one of The London Library’s reading nooks.
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"Rescuing weird, wonderful, weathered, warped and worn books is one of the joys of my job", says Michelle Hunter, the Collections Manager at The London Library. Read the full article for free in The London Library magazine: https://t.co/LOP1JFf7qe
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📚 Back to School. Back to the Library. Wherever your autumn projects take you, The London Library is here to support your reading, research, and writing. 🔗 Find out more about membership: https://t.co/ZB8cCbjbNU
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At The London Library, research often takes unexpected turns. Among around one million volumes, chance encounters with books can spark fresh directions in a writer’s work. Sometimes it’s the book you didn’t set out to find, that unlocks new ideas.
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✨ A new season of events at The London Library is here! Discover the full line-up and secure your place today via our website → https://t.co/nsbbxvOuBN
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✨ Discover the magic of The London Library! With 180 spaces to read, study & dream — from serene Reading Rooms to hidden desks — there’s a cosy corner waiting for you. Can you find our coveted Back Stacks spots? 📚🔍 #LondonLibrary #BackStacksMagic
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