Last Wednesday, supporters gathered at The London Library for a memorable Chair’s Dinner, where guest of honour Elif Shafak joined Chair of Trustees Simon Godwin for post-dinner conversation. Speaking candidly about writing in a third language, the complexities of Turkification, and the vital role of writers in public life, Shafak offered insight, warmth and inspiration to guests.

Evenings like this are just one of the many highlights of supporting The London Library as a patron. By becoming a Patron, you help sustain the Library’s mission and enjoy invitations to distinctive gatherings of conversation, connection and literary exchange.

To enquire about Patronage, please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are pleased to announce that a dedicated research space to review all our archival and safe material is now available for booking. The Archive & Research Room is located next to The Times Room and appointments can be made via the archivist.

To view any archive or safe material please email Nathalie Belkin, Archivist at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book your invigilation. 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all members for being patient while the space was being renovated and were subject to a waiting list for an appointment. This space will make it much quicker and easier to view materials, and we look forward to welcoming you.

We’re delighted to announce a new print resource available. The Idler offers readers a cultivated and reflective periodical that champions the value of time, leisure, and independent thought in an increasingly fast-paced world. Blending essays, interviews, and literary extracts around a central theme, each issue provides an eclectic and intellectually engaging reading experience suited to moments of deliberate pause. 

This print periodical is currently available in the Reading Room.