The Cowdray Room, home to the Club’s library, contains over 4000 books, mainly in the fields of military science and history. You’ll also find autobiographies and books covering general history, geography and travel, plus a shelf dedicated to ‘bedtime reading’.

Whether searching for a book to borrow or reclining in an armchair with a cream tea and sinking into the covers of your chosen read, the library is undoubtedly a place of blissful peace and calm.

The Canning Club Collection
This separate collection can also be found in the library. Along with club records and archives, it embraces all aspects of Latin America and includes a smaller collection on Norway, under the auspices of Den Norske Klub.

Lending Policy
Members can borrow up to four books at a time for a period of one month.

The part time librarian, Mrs Kate Mole, is regularly in. Outside these hours, members are kindly requested to complete the signing out book held with the receptionist at the main desk.