City of Westminster

Westminster Reference Library

Westminster reference library

Westminster Reference Library

is a specialist public reference library in London's West End.

It specialises in:

In addition to these collections there are computers with access to both the Internet and many online resources, and Internet taster sessions to help you learn how to use them. There are also three reading rooms available for reading and study. Find out about other facilities available in the library.

Special Events

You can find up-to-date information on all events in this library, including the current exhibition, on the Events at Westminster Reference 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.

* Please note the quiet reading area on the second floor closes 15mins before the rest of the library.

DayOpening times
Monday 10.00am - 8.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am - 8.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am - 8.00pm
Thursday 10.00am - 8.00pm
Friday 10.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday Closed
How to find us
Address: Westminster Reference Library, 35 St. Martin's Street, London WC2H 7HP

All enquiries: (020) 7641 1300

Fax: (020) 7641 5232

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.
Map showing the location of Westminster Reference Library


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.
Stepped access symbol.

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.

More information about access to Westminster libraries

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