Library News
Whitechapel Library Preservation and Enhancement Project – Latest Updates
21 March 2025
As always, great progress is continuing to be made to preserve and enhance our beloved Whitechapel Library
Whitechapel Library courtyard entrance closure
5 March 2025
The Whitechapel Library courtyard entrance will be closed from Monday 10 March until Tuesday 06 May.
Planned upgrade of e-resources
5 March 2025
E-resources will be unavailable between 7.00am – 1.00pm on Tuesday 18 March as part of the larger Journey to the Cloud project being conducted by IT Services.
Whitechapel Library Temporary Opening Hours Change
12 February 2025
Whitechapel Library will have reduced opening hours from Wednesday 12 February until Friday 14 February.
Important Notice: Repair Work in Whitechapel Library
31 January 2025
From Thursday 6 February, urgent repair work will be carried out on some of the stained glass windows in Whitechapel Library
Library Services support available over the holidays
11 December 2024
The support available from Library Services doesn't stop over the winter break. From Opening times to self service support, we have you covered.
Winter Opening Times 2024
3 December 2024
The Libraries and library managed spaces may have different opening times over the winter break.
Upgrades to Library Services software
3 December 2024
On Monday 16 December, between 12am and 4am, Library Services software will be upgraded which may cause disruption.
Help shape the future of Whitechapel Library
13 November 2024
Join us on Wednesday 27 November from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm at Whitechapel Library for an open forum where you can make your voice heard in designing the future of your library.
History Day 2024
16 October 2024
This year on Tuesday 05 November 2024, join us at Senate House for the 10th anniversary of the History Day event.