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Housebound? The Home Library Service will come to you
Did you know that you can now borrow up to 20 books at a time?
Books on shelves
To find out what we have in stock, search the catalogue (search box above) or pop into one of the libraries to have a look around. For those unable to get to a library, the Home Library Service can provide a comprehensive service.We also offer multiple copies of books for use by book groups, and sets of play texts for drama and play reading groups.
Books in the spotlight
In addition to special events such as author visits, Westminster Libraries provide:- Many reading groups for adults (including one that meets purely online)
- Children's reading groups and storytimes for babies & children
- Feedback from reading groups, staff recommendations and more at Books & the City.
- Summer reading schemes for children and teenagers
- Writers' Groups for those who want to do it themselves!
Books & reading online
- E-books
- E-audiobooks
- Oxford Reference Online, including several major encyclopedias such as the Oxford Encyclopedia of British Literature and the Oxford Encyclopedia to Children's Literature.
- Contemporary Authors - biographical (including contact details) and comprehensive bibliographical information on more than 100,000 modern authors, from novelists to screen-writers, poets to journalists.
- The Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook from KnowUK – a practical resource for writers, including details of publishers, literary prizes and advice.