Victoria Library

Victoria Library is in the busy Buckingham Palace Road close to Victoria Coach Station.
It has a large adult library on the ground floor (which hosts a monthly Book Group and regular Employment Advice sessions), and a smaller children's library (with regular Under 5s sessions).
It also houses Westminster Music Library with its wide range of scores, orchestral sets, books on music and a large collection of Mozart sound recordings, which can be borrowed.
You can get up-to-date information about any events taking place in the library by visiting the News section.
Opening hours
Our libraries are closed on English Bank Holidays. For information on any other temporary changes please see the News page.
| Day | Main Library | Music Library |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30am - 8.00pm | 11.00am - 7.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am - 7.00pm | 11.00am - 7.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am - 7.00pm | 11.00am - 7.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am - 7.00pm | 11.00am - 7.00pm |
| Friday | 9.30am - 7.00pm | 11.00am - 7.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am - 5.00pm | 10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
How to find us
Address: Victoria Library, 160 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9UD
All enquiries (including Music Library): (020) 7641 1300
Renewals (24hrs): (020) 7641 1400
Minicom and other options for the deaf and hard of hearing
Fax: (020) 7641 4281
Email: victorialibrary@westminster.gov.uk (Victoria Library)
Email: musiclibrary@westminster.gov.uk (Westminster Music Library)
Nearest Tube: Victoria
Buses: 11, 211, 239, C1, C10 or any bus to Victoria Station.
Access for people with disabilities:
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The entrance to Victoria Library is suitable for wheelchairs, with level access and automatic doors. The ground floor is level: adult fiction, reference, periodicals, some non-fiction, music recordings, videos and the children's library are situated here. |
| No wheelchair access to Westminster Music Library. | |
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The first floor is on one level (but is only accessible by steps) |
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There is a staircase (17 steps) with handrails up to the gallery where the majority of the adult non-fiction books are located. Westminster Music Library is located on the first floor of Victoria Library. It is accessible via a staircase (30 steps) with handrail, there is no lift |
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Registered assistance dogs are welcome. |
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