Central Library
Find out what the Central library has to offer.
Contact Details:
Address: Southampton Central Library,
Civic Centre,
Southampton,
Postcode: SO14 7LW
Telephone: 023 8083 2664
Minicom: 023 8083 4156
Email: lending.library@southampton.gov.uk
Details of service:
The majority of services are free, but small charges are made for borrowing certain items of library stock and printing documents. Please ask staff for further details. Booking is advisable for some services e.g. language learning facilities, children's events, microfilm readers and use of databases.
Opening Hours
Monday | 9.30am - 7pm |
Tuesday | 9.30am - 7pm |
Wednesday | 9.30am – 7pm |
Thursday | 9.30am -7pm |
Friday | 9.30am -7pm |
Saturday | 9.30am -4pm |
Sunday | Closed |
There is a 'drop box' for items returned, when the library is closed. It is located in the foyer just outside the entrance to the library.
Services in the lending library
150,000 books to borrow
Books for teenagers
Essential skills collections
Language learning facilities
Books in other languages
Play sets and music scores
Videos, DVDs
CD-ROMs
Music CDs
Maps
Services in the Reference Library
General Reference sources e.g encyclopaedias, yearbooks
Searchable databases
Business Information Centre
Information on Europe
Local studies/family history
Maritime collection
Community information
Learndirect courses
Services in the Children's Library
Books for babies and picture books
Stories for all ages
Story cassettes and CDs
Books in dual languages
Story-times, holiday activities and competitions
Help with homework
How to get more information:
Reference and Information Services, enquiries tel:023 8083 2462. reference.library@southampton.gov.uk
Lending Services, enquiries tel: 023 8083 2664. Renewals tel: 023 8083 2597. lending.library@southampton.gov.uk. Children's Services, enquiries tel: 023 8083 2598. children.library@southampton.gov.uk.
Last updated: 27 November 2007
