A Night at the Library

For one night only, the West End Arts Library comes to life with a What Does Not takeover.

On offer: connection, inspiration and creativity. 

Part celebration, part group reflection, we're inviting creatives, humans from all walks of life, and curious Londoners to descend on this hidden gem just off Leicester Square to participate and take in:

• Facilitated discussions 
• Human connection games 
• Live music performances 
• Storytelling 
• And art pop-ups

Together, we'll be exploring the loss of third spaces (a social environment where people come together for connection, creativity, and belonging) – and what happens when we create our own.

A reminder that community isn’t lost, it just needs somewhere to meet.

About West End Arts Library

Down a cobbled alley just off Leicester Square, on the former site of Isaac Newton's residence, is one of the largest music reference libraries. It holds an extensive loan collection of books, scores, performance parts, and sheet music. Including orchestral sets, vocal sets for hire, or reference books and journals ranging from Early Music to NME. (It was formerly known as the Westminster Reference Library)

About What Does Not (WDN)

What Does Not is a female-led culture agency and creative incubator that focuses on fostering genuine human connection and supporting emerging creators of all ages, backgrounds, and neurotypes. We work on purpose-led projects and run immersive events, meetups, and experiences across London.

It's not everyday you get to make noise in a library. Join us to 'disturb the peace' for the good of community.