Charing Cross Library

Charing Cross Library is situated in the heart of theatreland in London's West End.

It is a busy library serving residents, commuters and the local Chinese community; the building also houses the Chinese Library. There is a music collection with a wide range of CDs, there are frequent Employment Advice sessions, and regular sessions for the Under 5s are held in the library. Find out about other facilities available in the library.

News & Events: you can find up-to-date information on all events in this library on the Events at Charing Cross Library page, and look at photographs / find out what's happening on the Books & the City blog.

Opening hours

Our libraries are closed on English Bank Holidays. For information on any other temporary changes please see the News page.

How to find us

Address: Charing Cross Library, 4 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HF [Check Google Maps and Streetview]

Renewals (24hrs): (020) 7641 1400 or via the elibrary

Enquiries: (020) 7641 1300

Chinese Community Librarian: (020) 7641 1300



Fax: (020) 7641 4629

Email: charingcrosslibrary@westminster.gov.uk (Charing Cross Library)

Email: chineseservice@westminster.gov.uk (Chinese Library)

Minicom and other options for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Nearest Tube: Leicester Square, Charing Cross

Buses: 24, 29, 176 or any bus to Trafalgar Square

Access for people with disabilities:

	No wheelchair access.
	There are 3 steps and a handrail at the entrance. Most of the music collection and non-fiction books are situated on the first floor. Access is via a staircase (17 steps) with handrails.
	Registered assistance dogs are welcome.

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