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Westminster Reference Library

Westminster Reference LibraryWestminster Reference Library is a specialist public reference library in London's West End. We hold key subject collections on:

As well as these collections there are computers with access to both the Internet and several in-house resources as well as Internet taster sessions to help you learn how to use them. There are also three reading rooms available to read and study in.

Special Events
For information about regular and one-off events, and the current exhibition visit our news and events page...

Brief Closure

The library will be closed for two hours on Tuesday the 8th of July from 10am until noon for some minor refurbishments.

Opening hours
DayAll collections
Monday10.00am - 8.00pm
Tuesday10.00am - 8.00pm
Wednesday10.00am - 8.00pm
Thursday10.00am - 8.00pm
Friday10.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday10.00am - 5.00pm
SundayClosed
*Please note the quiet reading area on the 2nd floor will close 15mins before the rest of the library.

How to find us (click on the map)
Map showing the location of Westminster Reference Library, link opens in a new windowAddress: Westminster Reference Library, 35 St. Martin's Street, London WC2H 7HP
All enquiries: (020) 7641 1300
Minicom and other options for the deaf and hard of hearing: click here for details.
Fax: (020) 7641 4606
Email: referencelibrarywc2@westminster.gov.uk
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross
Buses: 11, 24, 29, 176 or any that go to Trafalgar Square or Charing Cross Rd.

Access for people with disabilities:
No wheelchair access is currently available. We are happy to make our material accessible for you at another Westminster library branch. Please telephone or email staff for assistance.
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There are 2 steps at the entrance, then 6 steps immediately inside the building to the ground floor.
The library is on 3 floors with stairs to all levels but no lift:
General reference material, legal and Business information, plus government publications are located on the ground floor. Performing arts, fine art, design, photography collections are located on the first floor. On the second floor there is a quiet reading and study area, plus a collection of art books for loan.

Registered assistance dogs are welcome.Registered assistance dogs are welcome.

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