Central Library

Please be aware of the latest library service coronavirus information and only visit our libraries if necessary.

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

Opening times

Monday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
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
• 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.