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Bitterne Library

Address

Bitterne Library
Bitterne Road East
Southampton
SO18 5EG

Opening Hours

Monday10am - 7pm
Tuesday10am - 4pm
Wednesday10am - 7pm
Thursday10am - 5pm
Friday10am - 5pm
Saturday10am - 4pm


For information on services and activities offered at Bitterne Library, please see the links below

Bitterne Library services and activities

1. Services

2. Activities for children under 5

Each Wednesday there are alternate story and rhyme-time sessions from 2.00 - 2.30pm

Alternate Fridays there is a rhyme-time session from 10.30-11.00am.

Refreshments and baby changing facilities available. Contact the library for dates

3. Other activities

Reading Groups

Bookworld Reading Group
The Bookworld reading group meet on the 3rd Friday of each month. Aimed at children aged 7-13 yrs

Visually Impaired - monthly on Thursdays. For more information contact Allison Kirby on 023 8083 3304

Science Fiction & Fantasy - The Space Mages meet on the last Wednesday of each month 5.30-6.30 For more information please contact Sarah Hill on 023 8083 3007

(BBC) Bitterne Book Club - meet on a Monday evening 5.15-6.15. For more information please contact Barbara McCaffery 023 8083 3007


Knitting Group
Complete beginners and experienced knitters welcome!
Share your skills and learn new ones

Every Monday, 5.30-6.45pm
No need to book
Wool & needles can be provided

Southampton City Quitters (NHS)
Do you want to give up smoking?
Why not pop into the library and speak to an advisor. There is a free drop-in session every Saturday 10am -12noon. They can offer practical advice on giving up and nicotine replacement therapies.

No need to make an appointment, just turn up. If you have any further enquiries please call Helen on 07900961131

Family History Group - Mondays 4.30-6pm. Drop-in to get hints and tips in researching your family tree. Contact Ann Carnell for more information ann.carnell@sky.com

In Touch Housing Support - Wednesdays 10.00-12noon. Contact Barbara Bright on telephone 023 80436590 or mobile 07918057272

Age Concern run Basic computer classes for seniors
Tuesday 1.30-3.30pm. For more information telephone 023 8036 8636

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