With effect from Tuesday, 31 August 2021 Swindon Library & Information Service is able to continue its phased recovery and reintroduce a wider range of access and services for Swindon residents.

More opening hours are being restored during September, as well as Sunday opening at North Swindon Library.

We hope that Saturday opening will be back at all the libraries from October, along with extending Central Library’s opening hours to 4pm on a Saturday. We’re currently recruiting staff to enable us to return to full staffed opening hours.

We’re asking library visitors to continue observing the COVID-19 measures in place, including wearing masks or face coverings, use of hand sanitiser, and social distancing.

Library Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
Central Library 10.00am to 5.30pm 10.00am to 5.30pm 10.00am to 5.30pm 10.00am to 5.30pm 10.00am to 5.30pm 10.00am to 2.00pm Closed
Highworth Library 10.00am to 4.00pm 9.00am to 5.00pm Closed 9.00am to 4.00pm 12.00 noon
to 6.00pm		 Closed Closed
North Swindon Library 2.00pm to 6.00pm Closed 10.00am to 2.00pm Closed 1.00pm to 5.00pm 10.00am to 2.00pm 11:00am to 3:00pm
Park Library 10.00am to 5.00pm 9.00am to 2.00pm 10.00am to 5.00pm 10.00am to 5.00pm 10.00am to 2.30pm Closed Closed
West Swindon Library 10.00am to 5.00pm 9.30am to 2.00pm 12.00 noon to 5.00pm 10.00am to 2.00pm 10.00am to 5.00pm Closed Closed

From September, two hour computer sessions will again be available across all five core libraries. Advance booking is no longer required.

Books can be reserved and returned across all five core libraries.

The Library Shop is open during Central Library’s opening hours. This will include Barnes Coaches’ day trip bookings. Please note at this time we can take card payment only.

Job Seeker & Universal Credit Support Sessions: One hour sessions are being held every Friday from 2.00pm to 5.00 pm at Central Library. Sessions are at 2.00pm, 3.00pm, & 4.00pm. Booking is advised by telephoning Central Library on (01793) 463238 during opening hours.

An Outset advisor will be on hand in Central Library weekly on Wednesdays 11.00am to 2.00pm for people wishing to seek advice & information about self-employment and setting up a business.

Our Local Studies team is available for email enquiries.

At Central, West Swindon and Park Library there is a Swindon Borough Council customer services touchscreen. This can be used to access a range of council services including Council Tax support, housing repair appointments, blue badges, parking permits, and much more.

Our Extended Access out of hours system is no longer operational and will be unavailable until further notice. Future options are being explored and we will update library members when we have further news. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Throughout this time you Library members can use our eBook and other eResources and our YouTube channel.