Westminster Libraries and Archives

Exploring East and South East Asian Women's Stories. Join us to learn more with a walking tour, a memoir workshop, and community literary salon and panel. 📆 28 March 📍 West End Arts Library ⏱️ 10:45am - 3:45pm 🔗 orlo.uk/L25zY

🥳 West End Arts Library are hosting an art exhibition for the UAL Art & Design students from Westminster. The exhibition will be hosted between 13th to 27th March. Feel free to come along and check out the work these students have put together. 📍 West End Arts Library

Tea. Opium. Empire. Join @iYi_iris for a free talk uncovering hidden chapters of 19th-century Britain–China relations. 📅 14 March 2026 🕑 2–3pm 📍 Pimlico Library @WCCLibraries From the opium poppy to the Victorian “tea spy” — discover how global trade reshaped the world.

Return to Work Workshop with Hustle Factory... Get ready to level up your return-to-work game with Hustle Factory's workshop – it's time to hustle back into the office! 📆 18 March 📍 Church Street Library ⏱️ 1-2:30pm 🔗 orlo.uk/PG45C

Repair Week is the perfect time to fix, not ditch. 🔧 Pimlico Library of Things helps you borrow the tools you need to repair everyday items, save money and cut waste. #RepairWeek #LibraryOfThings #ReuseAndRepair #SustainableLiving

IT Support Sessions with Age UK. IT support sessions will be running every Friday, led by Age UK Helping with daily tasks, digital support and managing online life. Feel free to bring your own devices in. 📆 Every Friday 📍 Charing Cross Library ⏱️ 2-4pm

Come along and enjoy Chinese new year traditions and the 12 animal zodiacs .🏮🐉 Listen to the significance of eating dumplings and other special dishes. 🥟 Fortune cookies and satsumas will be available. ✨ 🥠 🍊 📆 2 March 📍 Church Street Library 🔗 No booking required

Keeping my child safe in the community. Westminster's IGXU team brings a community workshop to parents and carers, giving them a greater understanding on factors around young peoples' safety. 📆 3 March 📍 St John's Wood Library ⏱️ 1:30-2:30pm 🔗 No booking required

Botanical Art Workshop. Give your creativity a boost at our Botanical Art Workshop. We'll be using leaf printing techniques to create cards or bookmarks. 🗓️ Saturday 28 February, 2pm to 4pm 📍 West End Arts Library Call 0207 641 6200 or pop into the library to book your place.

International Women’s Day - Empowering Women in Business. Join us to learn how to grow your business, whether you aspire to start a new business, or are looking to develop your existing one. 📆 10 March 📍 Maida Vale Library ⏱️ 1pm - 3pm 🔗 orlo.uk/76Jp5

The Natural Way is a nature walk inspired by the Camino trails around Europe and consists of a 13-stop walking route around the North Paddington area, featuring four of our libraries. Check out how to get involved below: 🔗 orlo.uk/oUnPi

📢 Marylebone Library closure The Library will be closed on 26 & 27 February while remedial works are carried out We’re sorry for any inconvenience & thank you for your patience Coffee Connections on 26th from 10-11 & Story Time on 27th at 15:15-15:45 will also be cancelled

Fun Palaces: Family Afrobeat Workshop. For the kids: boogie on down for fun. For parents: shake your tailfeather for your wellness. Join Khadidja for an Afrobeat dance and movement session. 📆 20 February 📍 Paddington Library ⏱️ 11am - 12pm 🔗 orlo.uk/xkBpu

Botanical Art Workshop. Discover something new at our Botanical Art Workshop. We'll be exploring creative ways to work with plants and leaves. 🗓️ Saturday 28 February, 2pm to 4pm 📍 West End Arts Library Call 0207 641 6200 or pop into the library to book your place.

📢 West End Arts Library will be closed 23 Feb–4 Mar for improvement works. Reopening 5 Mar. Events may be moved or cancelled, please check Eventbrite for updates. 🎼 Orchestral set collections available from Charing Cross Library during the closure.

Step into a joyful space where rhythm, culture, & community meet. Cheri Coco’s dance sessions bring French Afrobeats, Ndombolo, and Soca to life through fun, energising movement. 📆 February 20th 📍 St John's Wood Library ⏱️ 6:30-7:30pm 🔗 No need to book, free to come along

Our evaluation of the Young Dragons tabletop role-playing game intervention in 10 schools @CityWestminster & @RBKC shows feasibility in high-need settings, with signals of benefit for pupils at risk of exclusion warranting larger controlled evaluations. 👉researchsquare.com/article/rs-835…

Come along with your family and enjoy a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make a simple terrarium (a garden in a container!) together. 📆 20 February 📍 Pimlico Library 🕑 2 - 4pm 🔗 Call 0207 641 6200 or pop into the library to register.

Make February the month you love learning something new! Borrow a drill, sewing machine, or even a sound recorder from the Library of Things at Pimlico Library and get creative. 💡 Why buy when you can borrow? #LoveYourLibrary #TrySomethingNew

Botanical Art Workshop Join us for a beginners-friendly Botanical Art Workshop, exploring creative ways to work with plants and leaves. All materials will be provided. Booking is required via the library. 📆 14 February 📍 Maida Vale Library 🕑 10.30am - 12.30pm