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Paddington Library

Art exhibition
Until 28 January 2009, we are hosting an exhibition of works from the Native Spirit Art Collective.

Special events
We have several special events coming up, for both adults and children. See more details...

Paddington LibraryPaddington Library is a large and busy community library close to the hectic Queensway and Bayswater areas. The library is in two buildings, one exclusively for children in the Clifford Hall, and the other for adults 100 yards down the road in the Porchester Hall.

The adult library has a wide and varied range of books, talking books, newspapers & magazines, music (CDs and scores) and DVDs. There are computers available for Internet access and general use, as well as Silver Surfer sessions. The lower ground floor has extensive study facilities, an Education Information collection and a reading area. We also host a Readers Group, Writing Group, Pensions & Employment Advice sessions and Jobseeker / Business Start-up Drop-Ins.

The Children's Library holds regular sessions for the Under 5s, a Homework club, and hosts school and nursery visits and a Saturday afternoon Reading Club (contact the children's library for details).

Art Exhibitions
The library offers space for artists to exhibit their work. Those interested in space hire should contact Chus Perez-Conde or Tommy Hanover at the library.

You can find up-to-date information about any forthcoming events in the library by visiting the News section.

Opening hours
Day Adult Library Children's Library
Monday 9.30am - 10.00pm 9.30am - 12.00 noon / 1.00pm - 5.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 9.00pm 9.30am - 12.00 noon / 1.00pm - 5.30pm
Wednesday 10.00am - 9.00pm 9.30am - 12.00 noon / 1.00pm - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 10.00pm 9.30am - 12.00 noon / 1.00pm - 5.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 10.00pm 9.30am - 12.00 noon / 1.00pm - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm 9.30am - 12.00 noon / 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 5.00pm Closed


How to find us (click on the map)

A map showing the location of Paddington LibraryAddress:
Paddington Library, Porchester Road, London W2 5DU
Paddington Children's Library, Clifford Hall, Porchester Road, London W2 5DU
All enquiries: (020) 7641 1300
Renewals (24hrs): (020) 7641 1400
Minicom and other options for the deaf and hard of hearing
Fax: (020) 7641 4471
Email: paddingtonlibrary@westminster.gov.uk
Nearest Tube: Royal Oak, Bayswater
Buses: 7, 23, 27, 36, 18.

Access for people with disabilities:
Level wheelchair access symbol. Level wheelchair access to the adult library.
The children's library is on one level.
The ground floor of the adult library is level. Fiction, music recordings and DVDs are located here.
Accomapnied wheelchair access symbol. Accompanied wheelchair access only to the children's library.
A ramp with handrails leads to the children's library entrance which has one step.
Stepped access symbol. The adult reference library, study area and the non-fiction items are located in the basement with access via a staircase (19 steps) with handrails
Lift symbol. A lift is available in the adult library for people with impaired mobility and it is now suitable for wheelchair users.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome.

Registered assistance dogs are welcome in both libraries.

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