There are many opportunities to visit the library and we look forward to welcoming you to the Reading Room.
All visitors must bring photo ID and sign in with the security team. Visitors may be subject to bag searches and other security checks. Visitors do not have access to other parts of the Sternberg Centre or Manor House site outside the LBC Library Reading Room.
Individual Visits
Visitors are welcome to consult our collections and view our exhibitions 10am-4pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the college’s teaching semesters, dates below. Visits may also be available by appointment on Mondays and Thursdays. The library is closed on Jewish holidays, the last weeks of December and July and the month of August.
Open dates 2026 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am-4pm)
October: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
November: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
December: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
If you would like to see specific items, have a particular research interest, or would like some support during your visit we recommend getting in touch in advance to ensure a member of the library team is available to support your visit.
Contact us for further information or to arrange a visit.
Click here for full details about visiting and the services that we offer
Library Events
The Library holds events, from open days to exhibitions both online and in-person, to celebrate and share our collections. These are wonderful opportunities to explore the collections.
Talks
Show and Tell Tuesdays 1pm, when the library is open
Exhibitions
Beautiful Books from the Leo Baeck College Library: Celebrating 70 Years of our Extraordinary Collections, February-November 2026
From the Archives: Celebrating the 1928 Conference of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, February-November 2026
Forthcoming: Library Of Found Books November 2026-October 2027
Events
Craftivism Workshop, 19th April 2026
Speaking of Ruth, Shavuot Performance, 14th May 2026
Yiddish Coffee Houses Around The World – Yidishe Kave Hayzer Iber Der Velt, 28th August 2026
Click here for details of our past events
Group Visits
Whether you’re an established synagogue or casual book club, if your group is interested in visiting the library together or would benefit from research opportunities to support your programming, please contact the library to discuss how we can work together and welcome you to our collections.
Membership
Join our unique community of readers to gain regular access to our wonderful collections, to borrow books and enjoy exclusive member benefits. Find out more about Membership here.
SCONUL Membership and Access
Members of the SCONUL scheme are welcome to consult our collections. We are unable to offer study space to students not consulting our collections. Members in Bands A, B and C may register to borrow three books at a time. You will need your ID Card or Library Card from your home institution and your SCONUL confirmation email. Please contact the library to make an appointment.