Westminster Libraries and Archives

Paddington Library continues to be closed for refurbishment and will reopen in June. Restoration of the original parquet flooring requires specialist work, resulting in delays. We apologise for the inconvenience, updates will be given. Paddington Children’s Library remains open.

Keeping My Child Safe in the Community. An in-person awareness workshop delivered by Westminster's Integrated Gangs and Exploitation Unit team. A space for discussing where to find support. 📆 20 May 📍 Maida Vale Library ⏱️ 3:30 - 4:30pm 🔗 orlo.uk/PTB7D

Walking with Dementia Action Alliance. Join us for a relaxed stroll and chat to support those living with dementia and their carers. This walk is in support of Dementia Action Alliance. 📆 14 May ⏱️ 11am - 1pm 📍 Queens Park Library 🔗 orlo.uk/zKNpM

Join an interactive seminar on using meditation to calm your mind. This is a free session for adults who would like to experience the peace and calm of meditation. 📆 12 May 📍 Victoria Library ⏱️ 5-6pm 🔗 orlo.uk/0sJ6q

Discover your Westminster! A free, six-session course lead by Urbanwise, to explore and share the fantastic history of your local area. Meet new residents and share discoveries. 📍 Mayfair Library ⏱️ Thursdays from 1-3pm 🔗 To enrol, email: moya@urbanwise.london

Library closures – Thurs 7 May 
Marylebone, St John’s Wood & Church Street Libraries will be closed as polling stations. Reopening Fri 8 May. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Tiny Giants is a playful, hands-on puppetry workshop for children aged 5–11 that brings everyday materials to life through imagination, making and storytelling. 🗓️ Wednesday 22 April, 4pm to 6pm 📍 Victoria Library Book your free place on Eventbrite: orlo.uk/R68tE

📚 Paddington Library update Refurbishment works are progressing well. Original parquet flooring has been discovered and will be carefully restored, which may cause a slight delay. We currently expect to reopen by the end of April. Thanks for your patience.

To celebrate Earth Day 2026, Mayfair Library is hosting a talk by Sarah Bailey, a Wildlife Crime Officer in the Metropolitan Police Service for 12 years. 🗓️ Wednesday 22 April, 6pm to 7pm. 📍 Mayfair Library. To book your free ticket, visit Eventbrite: orlo.uk/l9zZ2

Discover simple and natural ways to enhance your immunity in our free online talk. Presented by Vijaya Kurada from Viraja Holistics. 🗓️ Wednesday 15 April, 6pm to 7.15pm 📍 Online Book your free place on Eventbrite: orlo.uk/4vAG0

Westminster's Integrated Gangs and Exploitation Unit (IGXU) brings a community workshop for parents and carers, giving them a greater understanding on keeping young people safe in our community. 📆 2 April 📍 St John's Wood Library ⏱️ 1:30 - 2:30pm 🔗 No booking required

Another meaningful collaboration with @WCCLibraries

📢 Service Update: Mayfair Library Mayfair Library has closed early today. We’ll be open again as normal tomorrow. Thanks for your understanding! @CityWestminster

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