Libraries - Shepherds Bush
The new Shepherds Bush Library is now open to customers.
Located at Westfield London, the £2 million library is one of the most exciting and innovative libraries in the country and has something for everyone.
Offering self-service terminals and customer-focused staff, the library has over 10,000 brand new fiction and non-fiction books; with over 1000 new DVDs, 600 CDs and 25 computers for public use.
The building was officially opened by Jeremy Paxman, Benjamin Chang and the Mayor of H&F on Monday 14 September.
Visit the new library in your lunch hour or the next time you are shopping at Westfield London! It’s the place to study, surf, relax and have fun in Shepherds Bush.
» See pictures of the opening on our Flickr photo gallery
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» Watch the library video on YouTube
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The new Shepherds Bush Library will also feature:
- Bigger study space, plus WiFi and extra public access PCs
- A great range of new books, CDs and DVDs to browse and borrow
- Dedicated spaces for quiet reading and children's activities
- Meeting and exhibition spaces
- Quick reference and local information
- Events for all ages
- A dedicated PC linked into council services
- An exciting new children’s library with a sit-in reading globe
Services available at Shepherds Bush Library
- Books & information
- Bestsellers collection
- Music mixing software & listening station
- Spoken word collection
- Indic language books
- Arabic collection
- CDs & DVDs
- XBox 360 + games
- PCs with internet access and selected Microsoft Office applications plus other software
- Unlimited WiFi internet access (adult customers only)
- Self-service kiosks for PC bookings, printing and item loans
- Photocopying and printing (colour and black & white)
- Newspapers and magazines
- Children’s area - Free internet access, under-5s session every Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am (tickets only - available from library)
- Cards, postcards and local history books for sale
- Public toilets and baby-changing facilities
| Opening hours: |
Sunday 11am - 5pm
Shepherds Bush Library is closed on the following days:
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| Library: | 020 8753 3842 |
| Address: | 6 Wood Lane London W12 7BF |
| Accessibility: | Disabled access |
Page last updated: 01/09/2010