Summer Reading Challenge 2026

Discover adult learning at Kensington and Chelsea Libraries. Explore friendly, practical courses and workshops, learn new skills, develop your interests, build confidence and meet new people in welcoming library spaces.

Join us for engaging author talks featuring diverse voices, insights, and stories. Our events offer a chance to hear first-hand about authors' creative journeys and latest works. Discover new books, get inspired and connect with the literary community!

Join us for a special programme of events and book displays, delivered by Libraries and Archives, to celebrate Black History throughout the year!

Join the RBKC and WCC library team for our Book of the Week, a friendly virtual book club. Enjoy lively discussions on recommended reads. No need to have read the book, but be aware that spoilers may be shared. Fridays at 2:30pm (excluding bank holidays).

Got a brilliant idea you’re excited to bring to life? Already running a business and looking for fresh inspiration, guidance, or the next step to help you grow? Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, our free drop-in sessions are here for you.

Kensington and Chelsea Libraries and archives service run a full programme of in person, online and hybrid events for Children and Young People

Kensington and Chelsea Libraries are keen to provide a diverse offer of events aimed at enhancing wellbeing, with opportunities to explore creativity and try something new. We hope you find the right activity for you!

Get online and thrive with our Digital Help. A programme that encourages residents to reap the benefits of the digital world by learning online basics such as emailing, internet browsing and more during Get Online Week in October, and beyond.

Discover inspiring conversations with women authors exploring health, creativity, business, resilience and personal growth. Each monthly event offers practical ideas, expert insights and honest conversations designed to inform, connect and elevate.

Join us at Kensington Central Library and Chelsea Library for a pre-Christmas nights of fun and games. Come along and play Chess, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Dominos, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, D&D, Warhammer, and more.

Join our celebration of Green Libraries Week "Seeds of Change" from 27th October to 2nd November 2025 with a series of FREE IN-PERSON events and workshops across RBKC Libraries.

Take time out to relax and recharge with a yoga session at your local library. Suitable for all levels, these classes offer a gentle, guided flow to help you stretch, unwind and feel more balanced.

Go All In! Discover the joy of reading in all its forms - stories, ideas, learning and connection. Read into what you love - from book clubs to yoga and knitting, adult learning, author talks, storytimes, games and more - there’s something for everyone.

For over 150 years, North Kensington has been at the centre of many campaigns and struggles for social justice. In summer 2022, members of the community proposed the idea of a social justice archive as a home for these stories.

Join a friendly series exploring how reading, creativity and simple wellbeing practices can support your health. Relax, reflect and take part at your own pace. Attend one or all sessions. Delivered with Violet Melchett Health Hub and Outside Edge Theatre.

Discover new ideas for living well with our Self-Help Book Club. Each month, we explore a different book on personal growth, wellbeing and everyday life, then come together for a relaxed and friendly discussion. No expertise needed – just curiosity and an

Self-help books are some of the most popular and most borrowed books of all genres. People love to read about how they can improve their health, their attitudes and their lives in general. So many people read self-improvement books, but how many actually

Commemorating and celebrating South Asian cultures, identities, histories, and communities over the whole of July.

Learn how to influence political decisions and become an active citizen. Join the first session of a series of informative conversations.