Peterborough Central Library
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
Enquiries: 01733 864280
Email: libraryenquiries@peterborough.gov.uk
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9.00am to 7.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am to 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am to 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am to 7.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am to 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 9.00am to 4.00pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
From Sunday 3rd May, opening hours across Peterborough Libraries have changed.
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 2pm - 3pm
- One session for children 6-8 years - Next session, Saturday 27th June
- One session for children 9-12 years - Next session, Saturday 20th June
Storytime
- Fridays 2.15pm - 2.45pm
- Saturdays 11.00am - 11.20am
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.
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.
- Contact the reader services team (864277) for more details and for date and time of next meeting.
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
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.
Other sessions we provide
Taster Sessions (please ask staff for details)
- Library tours
- 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 Step - Advice and information on jobs and learning for over 20s - Telephone number (01733) 703406