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Charing Cross Library

Charing Cross Library is situated in the heart of theatreland in London's West End.
It is a busy library serving residents, commuters and the local Chinese community; the building also houses the Chinese Library.
There is a music collection with a wide range of CDs, and regular sessions for the Under 5s are held in the library.

You can get up-to-date information about any events taking place in the library by visiting the News section.

Opening hours

How to find us (click on the map)

Address: Charing Cross Library, 4 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HF
Renewals (24hrs): (020) 7641 1400
Enquiries: (020) 7641 1300
Chinese Community Librarian: (020) 7641 1300
Fax: (020) 7641 4629
Email: charingcrosslibrary@westminster.gov.uk
 (Charing Cross Library) 
Email: chineseservice@westminster.gov.uk
(Chinese Library)
Minicom and other options for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square, Charing Cross
Buses: 24, 29, 176 or any bus to Trafalgar Square.

Access for people with disabilities:

	No wheelchair access.
	There are 3 steps and a handrail at the entrance. Most of the music collection and non-fiction books are situated on the first floor. Access is via a staircase (17 steps) with handrails.
	Registered assistance dogs are welcome.

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