Cambridge Central Library
Cambridge Central Library is open and here for you. We welcome you to browse and borrow our collection, access our PCs and Wi-Fi for free and use our space to study, meet, share or just relax.
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- Search the library catalogue
- Renew your library books
- Check your library account
- Join the library
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Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Library enquiries
- Telephone
- 0345 045 5225 0345 045 5225
- your.library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/.../libraries
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Where to go
- Name
- Cambridge Central Library
- Address
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Lion Yard
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire - Postcode
CB2 3QD
View CB2 3QD on a map- Notes
Facilities and Equipment
- Parking
The multi-storey Grand Arcade car park is the closest. For information on charges at this car park as well as Blue Badge holders parking concessions please check this City Council website: Grand Arcade car park.
A free covered cycle park is located under the shopping centre hosting the library. The cycle entrance is on Corn Exchange Street. - Public transport
Many buses and coaches arrive and depart very close to the library from the bays in Drummer Street and Emmanuel Street. Using the Grand Arcade shopping centre entrance on St Andrew's Street is the quickest way to walk to/from the library from/to these bus stops.
Check bus timetables - Accessibility
The library is wheelchair-friendly and fully accessible for all. - Photocopiers
A4 and A3 self-service black/white and colour photocopiers are available on each floor of the library (to avoid queuing at the helpdesks you can bring bring cash to pay) - See charges details - Printers
A4 and A3 black/white and colour printers are available on each floor of the library (to avoid queuing at the helpdesks you can bring bring cash to pay) - See charges details - Change Machine (notes to coins)
Available on the 1st floor (entrance floor) of the library. - Scanners
Available on the 1st floor (entrance floor) of the library. - Computers
Book a computer online - Microfiche and Microfilm Reader Printers
1 microfiche and 2 microfilm reader printers are available in the Cambridgeshire Collection which is located on the 3rd floor of the library. - Free Wi-Fi
You don't need to have a library card to use this service. - Conference and Meeting Rooms for hire
Conference and modern looking meeting rooms equipped with smart TVs are available for hire at an affordable rate.
Facilities and Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Baby facilities
- CCTV
- Wheelchair access
- Disabled toilets
- Toilet facilities
- Parking
Time / Date Details
- Opening Hours
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Monday: 9:30am to 6pm
Tuesday: 9:30am to 6pm
Wednesday: 9:30am to 7pm
Thursday: 9:30am to 6pm
Friday: 9:30am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
Closed on Bank Holidays
Costs
- Details
- Free
Availability
- Age Ranges
- All ages welcome