RBKC Libraries

Join us for a relaxing Hatha Vinyasa yoga session with Kristina at Brompton Library! Unwind and move through a 75-minute flow that opens with a guided meditation to help you arrive, breathe, and settle in. Then flow through a sequence designed to stretch, energise, and leave you feeling centred and refreshed.

Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned yogi, all are welcome. 🧎

Yoga mats are provided, so just bring yourself!

The session takes place in the Meeting Room upstairs at Brompton Library.

See you on the mat! 🙏

📍 Brompton Library
📆 Every Tuesday from 1 September
🕑 12-13.15pm
🔗 https://orlo.uk/s9Kgv

💻 Public PCs are back in all RBKC Libraries!
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked to restore this service. We know many customers rely on library computers for studying, job searching, accessing online services and staying connected.
Our laptop loan scheme also remains available, although supplies are limited. Please check with your local library for further details.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

USE YOUR VOICE - Understanding Voting Systems 🗳️ 🗣️

Join the third session in a series of informative meetings - learn how voting systems currently work and how they could be reformed.

Democracy works best when everyone takes part - and voting is just the beginning.

Use Your Voice is a new series of free, thought-provoking conversations designed to help you understand how democracy really works and how you can influence political decisions as an active citizen.

This third session brings together a number of speakers from different organisations.

Together, we’ll examine:

How voting systems work
Why every vote should count and count equally, and why it doesn't
What difference it would make if every vote counted and counted equally
Who has access to the vote
Political literacy around voting systems

Taking place at Kensington Central Library beautiful lecture theatre, the session is designed to be welcoming, accessible and interactive. Audience members are encouraged to engage with the panel, ask questions and share perspectives - but listening is just as welcome.

This event is the third in a free public series focused on citizenship, participation and political empowerment. Whether you’re curious, frustrated, hopeful, or simply want to understand more, this conversation is for you.

Come listen. Come question. Come use your voice. 🗣️

📆 10 September 2026
🕑 6.30pm
📍 Kensington Central Library
🔗 https://orlo.uk/2lBt2

Stan Munro: Secrets of a Showbiz Dame with William Brougham.

Join writer and broadcaster, William Brougham, for a captivating author talk about the Secrets of a Showbiz Dame, the remarkable memoir he co-authored with legendary Australian performer Stan Munro, after spending a decade recording his life story.

📆 Thursday, September 10
📍 Chelsea Library
🔗 https://orlo.uk/z9Z1B

Library Closure Reminder. 📢

Please note that North Kensington Library and Kensal Library will be closed on Saturday 29 August.

In addition, all Kensington and Chelsea Libraries will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August.

Our libraries will reopen as normal after these closures. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend.

Join us for a relaxing Hatha Vinyasa yoga session with Kristina at Brompton Library! Unwind and move through a 75-minute flow. It opens with a guided meditation to help you arrive, breathe, and settle in, before flowing through a sequence designed to stretch, energise, and leave you feeling centred and refreshed.

Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned yogi, all are welcome.🧎

Yoga mats are provided, so just bring yourself!

The session takes place in the Meeting Room upstairs at Brompton Library.

See you on the mat. 🙏

📍 Brompton Library
📆 Every Tuesday from 1st September
🕑 12-13.15pm
🔗 https://orlo.uk/GBHww

Join us for a friendly series of sessions exploring how reading, creativity and simple wellbeing practices can support your health.

Session 3: Drama & Creative Writing with Outside Edge Theatre Company
Please note that this event will start at the Earls Court Health and Wellbeing Centre, 2b Hogarth Rd, SW5 0PT. Attendees will then be taken to Brompton Library for the second part of the session.

In this final session, we’re delighted to welcome facilitators from Outside Edge Theatre Company for a relaxed taster session combining drama and creative writing.

Through gentle movement, games and guided writing exercises, you’ll have the opportunity to explore creativity in a supportive and welcoming environment. The session is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, with no pressure to perform or share, just space to take part at your own pace.

The session will begin with simple introductions and a short insight into Outside Edge Theatre’s work and how drama can support wellbeing. From there, you’ll take part in light, interactive activities before moving into creative writing exercises for reflection and expression.

The session will include:

A short introduction to Outside Edge Theatre Company and their approach
Gentle icebreakers and themed drama-based games
Creative writing exercises inspired by the session activities
A relaxed and supportive group environment
Refreshments and a chance to reflect and connect with others
This is the final session in a three‑session series delivered in partnership with Violet Melchett Health Hub. The series offers space to reflect, share and take part at your own pace in a relaxed group setting.

No prior experience is needed for any of the sessions. You’re welcome to attend all three or to join individual sessions.

📆 25 August 2026
📍 Earls Court Health and Wellbeing Centre / Brompton Library
🕑 2.30-4PM
🔗 https://orlo.uk/9YWU4

Join artist Tobias Laurent Belson for an archive and collage workshop as part of the Kelso Cochrane Mosaic Restoration Project.

Kelso Cochrane was a carpenter who migrated from Antigua to Britain in the 1950s. In 1959, he was murdered in a racist attack in North Kensington, and his death became a defining moment in the struggle for racial justice in Britain.

Kelso would have turned 100 this September, and throughout his centenary year we have been working with local schools to share his story and restore the mosaic portrait from his headstone.

Originally created by local artist Alfonso Santana, the mosaic was severely damaged by years of exposure to the weather. As part of its restoration, Tobias is creating a new ceramic frame inspired by North Kensington’s history, including Kelso's life and legacy.

During the workshop, we’ll explore the local archives, create collages and select images to be included in the design of the new frame.

📆 Saturday 22nd August, 11-1pm

📆 Thursday 27th August, 3.30-5.30pm

📍 Kensal Library

To book, click the link in bio or click here: https://orlo.uk/3Xn1A

Come along to our weekly IT Help Sessions in the Comfortable Zone at Kensington Central Library 📚💻.
We can support you with using the internet, apps, emails, video calls, printing, online shopping, social media and much more 🌐.

You can simply drop-in on Mondays in August, from 3-5pm, or 2-4pm from September onwards.

The comfortable zone offers:
• Desks and cosy chairs
• Devices to use during your session (when available)
• A wheelchair accessible space
• Accessible hardware: magnification tools, large print keyboards, and a machine that reads documents aloud

Learn more about Digital Help across our libraries by clicking the Eventbrite link in our bio and choosing the Digital Help collection.

Chat to a Cancer Awareness Nurse about how small health changes can reduce cancer risk.

Learn about screening, where to get more information, and the importance of spotting cancer early by speaking to your GP about any concerns.

No need to book- just turn up. In partnership with

📍 North Kensington Library
📆 17 August 2026
🕑 11am to 1pm