Kingston University library buildings are open for all our learners and the wider community.
Please note, to help manage building capacity, from Monday 24 April until Sunday 11 June 2023, only Kingston University students, staff or invited guests are allowed to use our study desks / study areas. Visitors are welcome to view our buildings and use our cafes but not use study areas.
From 1 August 2022 to 23 April 2023 & 12 June 2023 to 31 December 2023 – Designated study spaces (limited capacity) will be available to visitors. For more information, see our library services for visitors page.
Face coverings are a personal choice when in any library building.
We were delighted that on 6 January 2020 the library at our Penrhyn Road campus moved into the new Town House building. The Town House was an exciting project for us, and provides more study space, improved layout and facilities, including lots of natural light. The building contains teaching studios for dance, space for events, a covered courtyard, two cafes and two roof gardens. The Town House is a place to learn and connect with easy access to our collections, both printed and digital, with excellent IT facilities and connectivity.
Town House library opening times >
The following describes what is located on each floor in the building. To find exact locations of library books please search the iCat Catalogue or use the iCat Catalogues on floors 2, 3 and 4.
- Ground floor
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Welcome desk
Courtyard
Studio Theatre (Dance students only)
Green room
Book return
Library book loan kiosk
Eadweard's Cafe
First aid room
Toilets
Showers and gender-neutral toilets (to open shortly)
- Floor 1
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Library and Student Services help desks
Courtyard gallery
Shared learning space
Dance studios (Dance students only)
Showers (Dance students only)
- Floor 2 – Group study
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Library group study rooms
Archives and special collections
Library book loan kiosks
Book returns
Library books area A
Dictionaries
Study Skills
000 - 099.99 (Computer science, Journalism & Publishing)
Library books area B
100 - 303.99 (Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences)
Library books area C
304 - 330.99 (Social Sciences, Politics, Economics)
- Floor 3 – Whisper study
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Assistive Technology Rooms (ATR)
Library group study rooms
Student PCs and printers
Library book loan kiosks
iCat - catalogue
Printers
Water fountain
Toilets
Library books area D
331 - 345.99 (Economics, Law)
Library books area E
346 - 571.99 (Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology)
Library books area F
Law case reports & statutes
Library books area G
572 - 659.99 (Biology, Medicine & Health, Engineering, Management)
Library books area H
660 - 791.99 (Sports, Film)
- Floor 4 – Silent study
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Student PCs and printers
Reading garden
Library book loan kiosk
iCat - Catalogue
Water fountain
Toilets
Library Books Area I
792 - 826.99 (Theatre and Dance, Literature)
Library Books Area J
827 - 999.99 (Literature, History, Geography)
Library journals A – F
Library books area K
Library journals G – Z
- Floor 5
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Recreational reading
Rooftop cafe and garden
The Corner