St James’s Library

This is ideal for avid readers on budget in Westminster. The newest library opens earlier than others for many locals rushing to offices and schools. Locals fed their spirit with the bread of books…
My initial attraction to the library is their travel books. When planning vacation or long biz trips, I often enter into those colourful lands in blink of eyes. The library also has rather recent editions if we’re lucky.
My favourite section is business although the title selections are much more limited compared to Waterstone /​Foyles. The most classical ones are there for refreshing the minds and increase public knowledge. From Obama to Jack Welch’s Winning, the American selections are abundant.
My latest hobby is to scan interesting titles in Mind & Body, such as Happiness :)
It is located on the 1^st fl. above the Westminster City Council. Though rather small, it is in full service, from books, DVDs, CDs rental, bargain sale, to photocopy and internet.

Conveniently located public library in the heart of Victoria (on Victoria Street, located within Westminster Council’s HQ office building). There is a NatWest cash machine on the ground floor outside the building.
This particular library is pretty small but fairly well stocked. Best to check Westminster Libraries online catelogue beforehand before coming in if you are after a specific book. There is not much seating available for readers (about 4 bench spaces with chairs and the odd chair in the corner). A number of public PC terminals are available to use on a pre-​booked basis at low cost. Good DVDs library with recent films available for hire at low cost too. There is also a children’s area at the back. The staff are very good.
Lots of up to date Westminster Council information booklets and brochures stocked e.g. parking, council services, NHS. There are also stocks of course guides for adult education colleges in the borough.
Ventilation not always the best here, unfortunately.