Kensal Rise Library, Public library in Bathurst Gardens, London, United Kingdom.
Kensal Rise Library occupies a Victorian building at the intersection of Bathurst Gardens and College Road in northwestern London. The facility houses a multilingual book collection and provides computer access along with printing services.
The library was established in 1900 when Mark Twain presented five of his books and a signed photograph to the Library Committee. This founding moment by the famous writer gave the place a notable early history.
The library serves a diverse neighborhood and maintains a collection of books in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu. This language diversity reflects the community it serves and makes it a gathering place for people from many backgrounds.
The library operates with limited opening hours concentrated on Wednesday through Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Visitors should check exact times before arriving as schedules may vary seasonally.
During a period when the building was closed, local volunteers established a pop-up library outside. This community effort eventually led to securing a permanent location again in 2016.
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