Evening Tour of The London Library for Writing Magazine - June 28 2017

We're delighted to welcome Writing Magazine on a special tour of The London Library - the world's largest independent lending library. Steeped in over 175 years of history and housing a fascinating collection of over 1 million books, the Library has been at the heart of literary life ever since it was founded in 1841.

The tour is free but numbers are limited to 20 places so reservation is essential. It starts at 6pm (and takes about an hour) and visitors will get the chance to find out about the history of the Library, explore the remarkable bookstacks and discover some of the extraordinary books found on our 17 miles of shelves.

We'll be walking up and down many flights of stairs, and due to the nature of the building we are unable to offer lift access to all areas. The tour therefore may not be suitable if you have mobility problems. Please inform us when you book and we will do our best to accommodate you. Iron grille flooring in some areas will make flat shoes preferable!

For any further enquiries, please contact communications@londonlibrary.co.uk