Support us by joining the Friend or Fan scheme
Supporters play a vital role in enabling libraries and archives to deliver life changing services that help our community to read, learn and connect.
From coffee mornings for the socially isolated, rhyme times for the under 5s, and computer clubs for the over 60s, there is something for everyone amongst our incredible range of services. They are available to help over a million people working and living in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea.
Become a Friend or Fan of libraries and archives
The Friend or Fan Scheme is a great way to become involved with the library and archives. Your backing will help support our communities to thrive by delivering special projects that go beyond our core free services. Initiatives that will support a resident to fulfil their potential by providing learning opportunities, provide a safe place to meet and connect with other residents and provide the opportunity to celebrate local culture and heritage.
In return you will receive a range of distinctive benefits in addition to all the amazing services, resources and events we provide free of charge for everyone.
Why sign up?
Benefits of membership
- Welcome pack, free 'Support Bi-borough Libraries' tote bag and supporters badge.
- Behind the scenes, special member tours of Archives and Local Studies, Kensington Central Library, Westminster Reference Library.
- Collections revealed, special collection events and tours of the Sherlock Holmes collection, biography store collection, fashion collection at Chelsea, Westminster Music Library.
- Hands on, conservation events, walking tours.
- Special members events, talks, networking events to meet other friends and library staff.
- Membership newsletter, quarterly newsletter with members benefits.
How much does it cost?
- £50 per year, individual
- £25 per year, individual concessions, for example students and unwaged
- £60 per year, joint, with one other person who you live with
Why we need your support
We raise funds to enable the programming of more events and activities for all sections of the community at the Bi-borough Libraries. Your support is invaluable and will help us to deliver the fantastic work we currently do to:
- help a local resident to improve their literacy skills
- offer more learning opportunities and help a local resident to fulfil their potential
- extend access to digital services to enable a local resident to connect online
- support a coffee morning to help combat social isolation and loneliness
- connect residents to services to help them get the support they need
- bring people together to celebrate local culture and heritage
Sign up to become a library friend or fan (link)