Chelsea Library
ADDRESS
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EZ
TELEPHONE
020 7361 3010
OPENING TIMES
Mon, Tue & Thu 9:30 - 20:00, Wed, Fri & Sat 9:30 - 17:00
PRICES
Free
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The Library at Chelsea Town Hall on the King's Road offers a wide range of services for anyone living or working in the Royal Borough. It's not just for borrowing books, there's internet access, wireless hotspots and computer facilities. It also houses the Chelsea Gallery, a beautiful exhibition space located in the heart of Chelsea and regularly hosts exhibitions by amateur and professional artists or by collectors selling or exhibiting their work or collections. Specially lit glass cabinets show art works off to their best advantage. Gallery opening times are: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am to 8pm, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9.30am to 5pm with private views be held between 5pm and 8pm on Wednesday evenings.
Chelsea Library events
Baby Rhyme TimeBaby Rhyme Time16th February 2012Thursday 23rd February 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: eventBaby Rhyme Time
event Running until Thursday 23rd February 2012TIMES 2nd Feb, 9th Feb, 16th Feb and 23rd Feb 2012 - 11am-11.20am PRICING Free
Story TimeStory Time17th February 2012Friday 24th February 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: eventStory Time
event Running until Friday 24th February 2012TIMES Friday 17th February and Friday 24th February 2012 - 11am-11.20am PRICING Free
StorytimeStorytimeStories for children.17th February 2012Friday 24th February 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: eventStorytime
event Running until Friday 24th February 2012TIMES Friday 17th February and Friday 24th February 2012 - 11am-11.20am PRICING Free
Stories for children.
Book BreakBook Break20th February 2012Monday 27th February 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: eventBook Break
event Running until Monday 27th February 2012TIMES 13th February, 20th February and 27th February 2012 - 6.15pm-7.45pm PRICING Free
Reading GroupReading GroupBook club.16th February 2012Thursday 16th February 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: event
Baby Rhyme TimeBaby Rhyme Time1st March 2012Thursday 29th March 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: eventBaby Rhyme Time
event Running from Thursday 1st March 2012 until Thursday 29th March 2012TIMES 1st Mar, 8th Mar, 15th Mar, 22nd Mar and 29th Mar 2012 - 11am-11.20am PRICING Free
StorytimeStorytimeStories for children.2nd March 2012Friday 30th March 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: eventStorytime
event Running from Friday 2nd March 2012 until Friday 30th March 2012TIMES 2nd Mar, 9th Mar, 16th Mar, 23rd Mar and 30th Mar 2012 - 11am-11.20am PRICING Free
Stories for children.
Book BreakBook Break5th March 2012Monday 26th March 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: eventBook Break
event Running from Monday 5th March 2012 until Monday 26th March 2012TIMES 5th Mar, 12th Mar, 19th Mar and 26th Mar 2012 - 6.15pm-7.45pm PRICING Free
Reading GroupReading GroupBook club.15th March 2012Thursday 15th March 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: eventBook BreakBook Break2nd April 2012Monday 30th April 2012
Where:
Chelsea Library,
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road
SW3 5EZ
Category: eventBook Break
event Running from Monday 2nd April 2012 until Monday 30th April 2012TIMES 2nd Apr, 9th Apr, 16th Apr, 23rd Apr and 30th Apr 2012 - 6.15pm-7.45pm PRICING Free
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Sydney House Chelsea
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 20% off from £171
9- 11 Sydney Street, SW3 | 7 minutes from Chelsea Library
The Sydney House Chelsea is a converted town house located in a Grade II listed building, just moments from the King's Road in London's fashionable Chelsea ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 20% off from £171
9- 11 Sydney Street, SW3 | 7 minutes from Chelsea Library
The Sydney House Chelsea is a converted town house located in a Grade II listed building, just moments from the King's Road in London's fashionable Chelsea ...More
The Kensington Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 67% off from £165
109-113 Queen's Gate, SW7 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Library
Set just off from Old Brompton Road in the heart of fashionable South Kensington, The Kensington Hotel has a real history to match its stylish, understated ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 67% off from £165
109-113 Queen's Gate, SW7 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Library
Set just off from Old Brompton Road in the heart of fashionable South Kensington, The Kensington Hotel has a real history to match its stylish, understated ...More
Blakes Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 67% off from £266
33 Roland Gardens, SW7 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Library
Anouska Hempel has a signature minimalist interior design style and everything about Blakes in South Kensington has been designed to her exacting taste. From the black ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 67% off from £266
33 Roland Gardens, SW7 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Library
Anouska Hempel has a signature minimalist interior design style and everything about Blakes in South Kensington has been designed to her exacting taste. From the black ...More
Royal College Of Art Sculpture Department
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
15-25 Howie Street, SW11 | 14 minutes from Chelsea Library
The Royal College of Art is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. It has ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
15-25 Howie Street, SW11 | 14 minutes from Chelsea Library
The Royal College of Art is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. It has ...More
Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 19 minutes from Chelsea Library
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 19 minutes from Chelsea Library
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
Royal College of Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 25 minutes from Chelsea Library
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 25 minutes from Chelsea Library
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
Carnage
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 13th February and 16th February 2012 at 6.15pm & 14th February 2012 at 8.40pm
Cine Lumiere, Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Library
Alan Cowan and his wife Nancy visit the Brooklyn apartment of Michael and Penelope Longstreet to apologise for their son Zachary, who has hit the Longstreets' ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 13th February and 16th February 2012 at 6.15pm & 14th February 2012 at 8.40pm
Cine Lumiere, Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Library
Alan Cowan and his wife Nancy visit the Brooklyn apartment of Michael and Penelope Longstreet to apologise for their son Zachary, who has hit the Longstreets' ...More
Kirikou And The Wild Beasts (Kirikou Et Les Betes Sauvages)
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 10th February - 16th February 2012
Cine Lumiere, Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Library
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 10th February - 16th February 2012
Cine Lumiere, Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Library
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Royal Style: The Early Wardrobe Of Queen Elizabeth II: Lecture
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1pm-1.45pm
Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 16 minutes from Chelsea Library
Deirdre Murphy discusses Queen Elizabeth II's clothes....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1pm-1.45pm
Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 16 minutes from Chelsea Library
Deirdre Murphy discusses Queen Elizabeth II's clothes....More
Royal Court Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Sloane Square, Belgravia, London SW1W | 14 minutes from Chelsea Library
Dedicated to putting on new work and discovering new voices, the Royal Court Theatre was seen as 'the most important theatre in Europe' by no less ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Sloane Square, Belgravia, London SW1W | 14 minutes from Chelsea Library
Dedicated to putting on new work and discovering new voices, the Royal Court Theatre was seen as 'the most important theatre in Europe' by no less ...More
Cadogan Hall
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
5 Sloane Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1X | 15 minutes from Chelsea Library
Cadogan Hall opened its doors on 18th June 2004 with a surprising lack of fanfare. The former Church of Christ Scientist is now the home of ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
5 Sloane Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1X | 15 minutes from Chelsea Library
Cadogan Hall opened its doors on 18th June 2004 with a surprising lack of fanfare. The former Church of Christ Scientist is now the home of ...More
Cine Lumiere
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Library
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Library
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ...More
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Proud Chelsea
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
161 Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Library
Art gallery Proud Chelsea brings top quality rock 'n' roll photography to the heart of King's Road. There are several strings to the Proud bow - ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
161 Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Library
Art gallery Proud Chelsea brings top quality rock 'n' roll photography to the heart of King's Road. There are several strings to the Proud bow - ...More
National Trust: Carlyle's House
London > Attractions > Museums
24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Chelsea Library
A Queen Anne Town House occupied by historian and 'Sage of Chelsea' Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane from 1834-1881. A man of letters, Thomas Carlyle ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Chelsea Library
A Queen Anne Town House occupied by historian and 'Sage of Chelsea' Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane from 1834-1881. A man of letters, Thomas Carlyle ...More
Royal Hospital Chelsea
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Library
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Library
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were ...More
Kate Kuba
London > Shopping > Shoes
22 Duke of York Square, King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from Chelsea Library
Winner of ‘Best Women’s Footwear Awards’ two years running, this trendy shop has become a national treasure. An eclectic mix of equestrian-style boots, bejewelled high-heeled sandals ...More
London > Shopping > Shoes
22 Duke of York Square, King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from Chelsea Library
Winner of ‘Best Women’s Footwear Awards’ two years running, this trendy shop has become a national treasure. An eclectic mix of equestrian-style boots, bejewelled high-heeled sandals ...More
The Chelsea Gardener
London > Shopping > House and Garden
125 Sydney Street, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from Chelsea Library
Since opening in 1984, The Chelsea Gardener has gained a reputation as an excellent garden centre offering an oasis of green in the centre of Chelsea. ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
125 Sydney Street, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from Chelsea Library
Since opening in 1984, The Chelsea Gardener has gained a reputation as an excellent garden centre offering an oasis of green in the centre of Chelsea. ...More
Terre d'Oc
London > Shopping > Gifts and Luxuries
184 King's Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Library
Here at the Londontown.com offices, it’s been known to smell a little. What do you expect when you get ten hard-working editors searching for London’s finest ...More
London > Shopping > Gifts and Luxuries
184 King's Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Library
Here at the Londontown.com offices, it’s been known to smell a little. What do you expect when you get ten hard-working editors searching for London’s finest ...More
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El Gaucho
London > Restaurants > Mexican restaurants
Chelsea Farmers' Market, 125 Sydney Street, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from Chelsea Library
Mexican cuisine. ...More
London > Restaurants > Mexican restaurants
Chelsea Farmers' Market, 125 Sydney Street, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from Chelsea Library
Mexican cuisine. ...More
Le Pain Quotidien
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
201-203 King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Library
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
201-203 King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Library
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Choys
London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
172 King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 3 minutes from Chelsea Library
Chinese cuisine ...More
London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
172 King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 3 minutes from Chelsea Library
Chinese cuisine ...More
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Chelsea Physic Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
66 Royal Hospital Garden, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Chelsea Library
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
66 Royal Hospital Garden, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Chelsea Library
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ...More
G-Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 10 minutes from Chelsea Library
Downstairs from LA Fitness (keep going past the people who look like they're about to die on the running machines) you'll find G-Spa. A world away ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 10 minutes from Chelsea Library
Downstairs from LA Fitness (keep going past the people who look like they're about to die on the running machines) you'll find G-Spa. A world away ...More
The Pig's Ear
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Chelsea Library
The Pig's Ear off the Kings Road is a decent Chelsea gastropub, popular with the Sloane Ranger set with Prince William the best example of the ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Chelsea Library
The Pig's Ear off the Kings Road is a decent Chelsea gastropub, popular with the Sloane Ranger set with Prince William the best example of the ...More
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Nightlife near Chelsea Library
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Eighty Six
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | 8 minutes from Chelsea Library
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | 8 minutes from Chelsea Library
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
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Chelsea Physic Garden
London > Business > Venue Hire
66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Chelsea Library
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Chelsea Library
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ...More
National Army Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Library
With ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way. Plan your party in Victorian splendour, ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Library
With ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way. Plan your party in Victorian splendour, ...More
Royal Hospital Chelsea
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Library
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Library
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were ...More
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What's On Today Near Chelsea Library Michael Lington Concerts | Until 16th February 2012 The Pheasantry 4 minutes walk from Chelsea Library The saxophonist plays smooth jazz....More The Sunday Times Magazine 50th Anniversary Exhibitions | Until 19th February 2012 Saatchi Gallery 11 minutes walk from Chelsea Library Front covers and pictures from past issues of the supplement by photographers including Don McCullin, David Bailey, Eve Arnold, Snowdon, ...More Royal Style: The Early Wardrobe Of Queen Elizabeth II: Lecture Exhibitions | On 15th February 2012 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 16 minutes walk from Chelsea Library Deirdre Murphy discusses Queen Elizabeth II's clothes....More  Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration Exhibitions | Until 22nd April 2012 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 16 minutes walk from Chelsea Library Cecil Beaton, one of the most famous fashion photographers of the 20th century, may have worked for Vogue and Vanity ...More Behind The Lens: Meet A Wildlife Photographer: Talk Exhibitions | On 15th February 2012 Natural History Museum 17 minutes walk from Chelsea Library A photographer discusses their work....More  Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibitions | Until 11th March 2012 Natural History Museum 17 minutes walk from Chelsea Library Some photographers wait for weeks in order to catch that one great action shot, some set up elaborate timing systems, ...More Nancy The Waterseller: Talk Exhibitions | Until 15th February 2012 Science Museum 18 minutes walk from Chelsea Library A costumed character talks about London's water....More Chatterbooks Reading Group Kids Events | On 15th February 2012 Brompton Library 21 minutes walk from Chelsea Library ...More Storytime Kids Events | Until 29th February 2012 Brompton Library 21 minutes walk from Chelsea Library Stories for children....More Pavlos Sifnaios, Dan Marginean And Po Yi Tang Concerts | On 15th February 2012 Royal College of Music 21 minutes walk from Chelsea Library The pianists perform Chopin's Nocturne No 8 In D Flat and Nocturne No 1 In C Minor, Faure's Nocturne In ...More 
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