Peterborough Central Library

Refit for Central Library ground floor
How to find us
Opening hours
Services
Facilities
What's On
Other Activities & Events
Beginners Computer Sessions
Other Services

Refit for Central Library ground floor

The ground floor will be closed from 29^th September for up to 10 weeks to carry out a refit. First floor remains open for a reduced service.

More details available on the library news page.

How to find us

We are located on Broadway in the centre of Peterborough, near to the market and Tesco supermarket.

Address and Venue Details

Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RX

Renewals: 08458 505 606 Online renewals
Enquiries: 01733 864280
Email: libraryenquiries@peterborough.gov.uk

Opening Hours

Monday	9.00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday	9.00am to 7.00pm
Wednesday	9.00am to 7.00pm
Thursday	9.00am to 8.00pm
Friday	9.00am to 7.00pm
Saturday	9.00am to 6.00pm
Sunday	10.30am to 4.30pm

Services

Broadband Wi-Fi Internet access
Free library membership
A range of books - fiction, non-fiction and reference
Picture and board books
Talking books on tape and CD
Free requests for all items from our catalogue
Renewal of books 24hrs per day by phone or Internet
Reading advice
24/7 access to online information and resources newspapers, reference books, journals and encyclopedias.
Access to Council information
Free use of PCs and access to the Internet*
Enquiry and information service
Local and community information
Local history and Archive services

* If you do not have a PIN or have forgotten it, please see a member of library staff with your library card and a form of ID.

Facilities

A children's area
Copying and fax
Adaptive Technology which allows access to computing for those with disabilities
Computers for public use
John Clare Theatre and LP Hartley room available for hire
The Get On Gateway an area specially designed for those wishing to upskill for personal and career development.

What's On

Regular Activities and Events

Craft Club for the under fives

Come and make a story character, so you can join in when we read the story:

Tuesdays 2.15-2.45pm
Free of charge

Chatterbooks (Junior Reading Group)

Monthly on a Saturday 3pm - 4pm (Please contact library for next session)
One session for children 6-8 years
One session for children 9-12 years

Storytime

Fridays 2.15pm - 2.45pm
Saturdays 11.00am - 11.20am

Sunday Storytime

Sundays 2.00pm - 2.30pm

Baby Rhyme Time

Thursdays 1.30pm - 2.00pm

Homework Club

Every Saturday (excluding holidays) from 10.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
It is for Years 3 to 8. Parents/ carers also welcome.
Library staff are available to help find information for homework.

Learn Direct

Informal learning in our Learning Zone
Access your courses on our computers

Central Reading Group

Last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm at the Coalheaver's Arms in Woodston
Contact the Reader Services Team (864277) for more details

Late Night Readers

For people who enjoy reading and talking about books.
Held at Peterborough Central Library on the first Thursday of each month from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.
Contact the reader services team (864277) for more details

Weekend Readers

Held at Peterborough Central Library on the first Saturday of each month from 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Contact the Reader Services Team (864277) for more details

Urdu Reading Group

Every 4 - 6 weeks
Saturday at 2.00pm
Contact the reader services team (864277) for more details

Pensions Surgery

First Monday of each month 10.00am - 1.00pm.
Appointments can be made in advance.

Other Activities and Events

Other Events

Peterborough Central Library will be holding new events for its customers over the coming weeks. The courses are accessible and there will be staff on hand to help you through it all.

You can book your place or find out more information by contacting Library Enquiries or by telephone on 01733 864280 and asking for Library Enquiries. Alternatively, pop in and have a chat with a member of staff about your needs.

Computing Events for Beginners

Central Library and the Learning Zone are holding a number of computer sessions for beginners.
The sessions are short and fully supported by our staff.
How to use a computer for beginners
Internet sessions for beginners

Find out the course schedule

To enrol on a course or to talk to a member of staff about the sessions please contact:

The Learning Zone or Library Enquiries on 01733 864280

Other sessions we provide

Taster Sessions (please ask staff for details)

Absolute beginners on computers
How to scan and attach to emails
How to use web based email
Library tours
Help with CVs
Family history starter sessions

Class Visits for Schools

Please contact the Library to arrange

Events and Activities for families, adults and children

Summer reading schemes
Holiday activities

Look out for new events and activities on our website or in our library

Other Services

Connexions - careers advice centre - Telephone number (01733) 864500
Next Steps - Advice and information on jobs and learning for over 20s - Telehone number (01733) 703406