Opening Hours

The Library building is currently closed and service is suspended.

Fines will be waived.

Books can be dropped back in the metal box by the gate, ideally in a bag.

We look forward to being back and open to all!

Our normal hours are

MAIN LIBRARY:

Tuesday 10- 6pm

Wednesday 10 -6pm

Friday: 10 - 6pm

Saturday & Sunday: 12 - 4pm

DEDICATED CHILDREN'S AREA:

Tuesday & Friday: 10 - 5 pm

Saturday: 12 - 4pm

Children can borrow books and DVDs during Main Library Hours.

RHYME TIME - suggested £3 per child:

Tuesdays at 10.30 with Cara
Fridays at 10.30 with Sasha

Monday & Bank Holidays : LIBRARY CLOSED

Welcome to Keats Community Library

Coronaviris crisis:

Keats Community Library has now closed the building until further notice. We had hoped to provide a service to the community as long as we are able and allowed to do so but this proved too optimistic.

We shall continue to work with the super team at Keats House and other authorities as guidance is provided.

In a time of crisis, community values are vital for retaining contimuity of our lives.

We are aware that with self isolation, people will need access to books to pass the time and if it persists we will see what can be done.

When it is over, then we will be back to do our part in reviving community life.

In the meantime, if you have books to return, you can do this safely by dropping them (in a bag please) into the black metal box inside the main gate. We will try to empty this regulary and put the books into the system. In any event, we plan to waive fines from today.

If you have booked tickets for the Royal Opera house Young singers, this evening has been cancelled. On-line tickets have been refunded and we plan to refund paper tickets when we can or offer to use them as £12 credit notes against other library services. Or you can let us know that you wish to donate the ticket to the library.

PS: Our income from operations has totally dried up now and we would welcome help from anyone in these extraordinary times. Just get in touch to find out more.

Background on the Library

Keats Community Library ("KCL") is a volunteer-run registered charity at 10 Keats Grove, London NW3. KCL has been operated by the community after taking over the former Heath Library from Camden Council in March 2012

We depend entirely on our community for volunteers and funding. We welcome volunteers to join the terrific team in the library - just ask in the library or email us.

If you want to help in any way, or have ideas to improve our services, please see our "Join Us" section.

Visiting the library is free and open to everyone. To borrow books, DVDs and talking/audio books you need to register as we are not part of Camden's Library network.

Over 20,000 items to borrow - adult & childen's books + large print + talking books. We add new books weekly. We pride ourselves in adding the latest popular books, often when published.
6 public PCs + Printing and copying in Black & White and Colour (A3/A4) - charges may apply
FREE WiFi across the library + quiet study tables open to all
Large DVD Library : FREE use (renewed again for 2020) for 7 days ( with many thanks to U3A in London for supporting this)
An active and varied events programme based on Literacy and the Arts generally. Advance details are mailed to card holders and are also shown on this website
Educational sessions for children on Art, Creative Writing, chess as well as Rythme Time and Story time readings
Opportunities for social service qualifications such as Duke of Edinburgh candidates.

Our events are often sold out in advance. To hear about them early, please join our free newsletter; just enter your email address into the box to the left of this page and click "GO" or send us an email with your details.

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Library card holders are put on the KCL Newsletter list as set out in the library card application form, unless they decide to opt out.

General Conditions for Library use and applicable charges are posted in the Library at the Librarians's desk. A copy is available CLICK HERE