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Westminster Chinese Library

Preview Charing Cross Library events

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Homework club at Charing Cross Library

31 January 2023
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English conversation for Chinese speakers (in-person)

1 February 2023
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Community English Conversation Class

2 February 2023
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Staff book recommendations

Book cover Slade House by David Mitchell

Slade House by David Mitchell

Maj describes it as: labyrinthine, fragmented and eerie.
Book cover The Mother by by Yvvette Edwards

The Mother by Yvvette Edwards

Susan describes it as:⁣ every, parent's, nightmare.
Book cover The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe

The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monáe

Helen describes it as: imaginative, inclusive and inspiring.
Book cover ⁣ The Patient Assassin by Anita Anand

The Patient Assassin by Anita Anand

Ravi describes it as: eye-opening, gripping and emotional.
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Read

Find a reading group or search our library catalogue of online books and more.

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Learn

Try a new activity or enrich yourself with 24/7 eResources.

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Connect

Meet people at events, listen to our podcast, or subscribe to our newsletter.

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Children

Books, magazines, events, and English and maths resources.

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Information and enquiries

General enquiries and information on how to contact us.

Library opening hours

Westminster Chinese Library is based at Charing Cross Library and holds one of the largest collections of Chinese materials in UK public libraries.

Day Opening hours
Monday 9:30am to 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am to 7pm
Wednesday 10am to 7pm
Thursday 9:30am to 7pm
Friday 9:30am to 7pm
Saturday 10:30am to 2pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm