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Published: 22 January 2021
Last updated: 8 September 2023
Due to industrial action, Paddington Children's library is closed today, Friday 8 September, and the Adult's library will close early at 5pm. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please note that the lower ground floor is still closed. Please speak to library staff for more information.
| Day | Adult library | Children's library |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30am to 8pm | 10.30am to 5.30pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am to 8pm | 10.30am to 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 10am to 8pm | 10.30am to 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am to 8pm | 10.30am to 5.30pm |
| Friday | 9.30am to 8pm | 10.30am to 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am to 5pm | 10.30am to 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am to 5pm | Closed |
This is a large and busy community and children's library. The adult library and children's library are in two separate buildings.
Children's library address:
Westbourne Park Baptist Church, Westbourne Park Villas, W2 5EA
Need to scan and send important documents? We can help with our competitively priced scan and send service. It costs £2 plus 20p per page. Speak to library staff for more information.
Porchester Road
Westminster
W2 5DU
United Kingdom
The adult library has level wheelchair access and a lift for people with impaired mobility (suitable for wheelchair users). The ground floor is level and is where the fiction collection, music recordings and DVDs are found. The adult reference library, study area and the non-fiction items are in the basement with access via a 19-step staircase with handrails. Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
We have events for adults, and activities for children and young people.