City of Westminster

Computers & ICT

There are computers for public use available free at all our libraries, with Office software and Internet access.

Printing is available for a small charge. To find out about booking a session on a computer, call 020 7641 1300 or book from a booking terminal within one of our libraries.

Many of our services are available online - you really can Take the library home!

Scanning and microform scanning facilities are available at a few of our libraries.

"Thank you so much for your help. I felt completely shut out of the modern world until I came to you."
Library customer

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  • E-library catalogue

    Find out what books, CDs and DVDs we have in stock. Renew items you've borrowed, and reserve others in advance.

  • Help & training

    You can come to brief Computer Taster Sessions, join a course for older people, and study all kinds of subjects (not just IT) either in learning centres or online with IVY.

  • Free wi-fi

    You can logon from anywhere in the library on your own laptop. There's no need to book, and you can use the internet for as long as you like.

  • 24/7 Library

    Can't get in to the library? Working late? Many of our services are available 24/7 - from the catalogue to training resources, reference & information to homework help.

  • Gateway to websites

    Loads of great links, sorted by subject - if you want to find something out, try these first!

  • In-House Specials - Information Databases

    Subscription websites and information databases on subjects such as business and law which can be accessed from within our libraries.