Our libraries
Our library buildings are open for Imperial staff, students,NHS staff from our partner trusts and Imperial alumni.
Central Library, South Kensington
Library building
Open 24 hours
Except - closed overnight 23.00 Friday evening until 10.00 Saturday morning
Return books at all times using the book drop box outside the library entrance
More about the Central Library
Information Hub
Monday - Friday 8.30 - 21.00
Saturday 10.00 - 18.00
Sunday 11.00 - 19.00
To report noise or for assistance from a Library Attendant:
020 7594 8883
Remote enquiries
Sunday 11.00 - 19.00
Enquiries about access to the Central Library and your library account:
centrallibrary@imperial.ac.uk
020 7594 8810
Campus libraries
Charing Cross
cxissuedesk@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 0755
Open 24 hours
Except – closed overnight 21.00 Friday evening until 10.00 Saturday morning
In person enquiries:
Monday – Friday
09.00 - 21.00
Saturday
10.00 - 17.00
Chelsea and Westminster
librarycw@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 3315 8107
Library staff onsite
Monday* - Friday
09.00 - 21.00
* except bank holidays
Saturday
13.30 - 17.00
24 hour swipe card access to the main library and PCs for Imperial and Chelwest Trust card holders with active library membership
Hammersmith and White City
hammersmithlibrary@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 9943
Open
Monday - Friday
1st floor: 09.00 - 21.00
Ground floor: 07.00 - midnight
Saturday - Sunday
1st floor: closed
Ground floor: 07.00 - midnight
Building access requires an ID and PIN code
More about Hammersmith Campus Library
Services for staff and students based at the White City Campus
Royal Brompton, St Mary's and Silwood Park
Royal Brompton
br.library@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 7917
Library space open
Monday - Friday
07.00 - 19.00
Staffed hours (may vary with availability)
Monday - Tuesday
09.00 - 16.30
Wednesday - Friday
10.00 - 16.00
St Mary's
sm-lib@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 3692
The main library
Monday - Friday
09.00 - 21.00
Saturday
13.30 - 17.00
The First-floor gallery
open daily 07.00 to midnight
(swipe card access outside staffed opening hours)
Silwood Park
silwood.library@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 2461
Open 24 hours
Staffed Monday to Friday 10.00 - 17.00
Access via swipe card
Please contact library staff before visiting Silwood Park to ensure the items you need are available