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History of the Library

Founded in 1610, the Library is one of England's oldest public libraries, and has had a rich and varied history.

Library Newsletter

The latest news on the Library's activities and collections.

Using the Library

How to obtain a reader's ticket for access to the Library's collections.

Image of the Month: July 2009

This month we look at an image from the papers of the Mothers' Union, now housed at the Library.

New Library Website

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, recently launched the Library's newly redesigned website.

Church of England Record Centre

The Church of England Record Centre is a further archives and records repository of central church bodies alongside Lambeth Palace Library.

Friends of the Library

Join the Friends of the Library to support its work and to receive copies of some of the Library's publications and invitations to events.

The Church
of England

Lambeth Palace Library has been designated
as an outstanding collection by the
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council