Central Library

Venue notes

Departments

Children and young people
Business information
Art and drama collections
Reference library
 

Library map

Getting there

Parking

Cycling: There are bicycle stands at the front of the library.

Pay-and-display parking is available at both the front and rear of the library. There are nine spaces in College Square on parking meters, plus an area set aside for motorcycles/scooters.

Disabled parking is in front of the library near the ramp entrance. Badge holders may park free.

Accessibility

You can find an access guide on the DisabledGo website.

Resources

Help and advice

Community legal service: assisted information
Community Legal Service leaflets

Internet and computer equipment

Braille embosser and software
Braille keyboard
Jaws screen reader
Large keys keyboard: two available in the Disability Resource Centre
Large screen computer monitor
Magnifier monitor that magnifies print or objects onto a PC screen
SuperNova combined screen reader and magnifier
Trackerball mouse
Wheelchair accessible computer desk

Other resources

Colour photocopier: A4 and A3
Magnifying glass for use in the library
Radio/cassette/CD player for Visually Impaired people for use in the library
Wheelchairs for use in the library

Children activities

Baby bounce and rhyme: every Tuesday 10 to 10.30am. Free. No need to book. Run all year round.

Pre-school children's storytime: every Tuesday 11.30am to 12noon. Free. No need to book. Run all year round.

Rhymetime action songs for all: Saturdays 11.30am to 12noon. Free. No need to book. Run all year round.

Rhymetime in the afternoon: Mondays and Fridays 2 to 2.30pm. Free. No need to book. Run all year round.

School holiday activities: contact the library for details.

Reading group adults

Reading group children

Facilities

• Fax Machine
• Photocopier
• Public Toilets
• Wheelchair Accessible Toilet