Cambridge Central Library

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Opening time notes

Closed on bank holidays.

Opening times

  • Monday:9.30am – 6pm
  • Tuesday:9.30am – 6pm
  • Wednesday:9.30am – 7pm
  • Thursday:9.30am – 6pm
  • Friday:9.30am – 6pm
  • Saturday:10am – 6pm
  • Sunday:12pm – 4pm
Availability:
All Year

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.
  • Cost: Free
  • Type: Libraries; Local Authority Service

Last updated on: 03/03/2024

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