Central Library

Following government advice, and due to the increasing concerns around the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), we have taken the decision to close all libraries effective immediately, until further notice. 

Central library is based in the Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LW

Opening times

Monday: 10am to 7pm
Tuesday: 10am to 7pm
Wednesday: 10am to 6pm
Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday: closed

Online services

• Find and reserve a library item
  
• Renew a library item
• Log into your account
• Digital library

Contact us

023 8083 3007 (Renew items and enquiries - office hours only)
023 8083 2205 (Local history library)
Ask us a question

Services at the library

• Books for loan
• Books on CD
• Newspapers and Magazines
• Use a library computer or access free Wi-Fi
• Printing, photocopying and scanning (charges apply)
• Fax (charges apply)
• Local and family history
• Regular activities in the library
• Get an eBook or eAudiobook
• Computer courses
• Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
• Careers advice
• Macmillan library project: cancer support
• Books on prescription
• Ask the library

Inside the library

Download the document below for our autism-friendly social story for Central Library.

Document	Type	Size
Central Library social story	pdf	2MB