Library locations and opening hours
Monday to Friday 8am* to 11.30pm
Library staff available: 9am to 7pm
Library chat and email support: 10am to 6pm
* Aldgate Library opens at 9am
Weekend opening from Saturday 30 September 2023
Saturday and Sunday 11am to 6.30pm
Library staff available: 12pm to 4pm
Library chat and email support: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
For IT-related issues, IT TechSmart staff will be available in both libraries, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or please use their help page to log a job or chat with them online.
Old Castle Street
London E1 7NT
Room: Access is on the ground floor
The library is on the ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors in Old Castle Street, London E1 7NT
Access is on the ground floor.
- Nearest mainline railway station: Liverpool Street.
- Nearest underground (Tube): Aldgate (Metropolitan/Circle), Aldgate East (District/Hammersmith & City).
- Parking Details: No parking available, NCP within walking distance.
Special Collections including TUC Library
The Special Collections Reading Room (Wash Houses, Aldgate)
Tuesdays - 10am to 5pm
Fridays - 10am to 5pm
For enquiries that relate specifically to Special Collections please email: specialcollections@londonmet.ac.uk
16 Goulston Street
London E1 7TP
Nearest underground (Tube): Aldgate East (Circle and Hammersmith & City) and Aldgate (Metropolitan)
Nearest Bus(es): 415, 25, 67, 115, 205, 254
Parking Details: Parking is very restricted.