Hampshire Libraries

About

Hampshire Library membership is for anyone living, working or studying in Hampshire. You can join online or in person and do not need any identification to join the library.
Facilities include wheelchair access, hearing loops, books, special book collections, dementia resources, reminiscence collections, DVDs, audiobooks, computers (free of charge to use for all library card holders), printers.

Learning in Libraries - check the website or enquire in your local library for details about a range of adult and family learning opportunities both online and in different library venues. Courses usually run during term-time - some courses are free of charge, but for most there will be a charge.

Regular activities:
Children & parents: weekly Rhymetime, Storytime, and Construction Clubs sessions and the Summer holiday reading challenge.

Aldershot:
- Community Connections (free drop-in for all seekers of sanctuary for a chat, helpful information and signposting): drop-in sessions on 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12.00-1.00pm
- Conversation Cafe Every Friday during term-time 1pm-2.30pm. Come and have a chat with other non-English speakers. A great opportunity to practice your English Language skills. Please check with Aldershot Library staff for availability and dates.
- New Parents Meet and Connect Every Friday 11.15am to 12.15pm. Supportive library sessions perfect for new babies and new parents/carers. Connect with other parents, explore sensory activities. Free session. Drop-in participation, no need to book. Limited spaces available, so come early to secure your spot.

Farnborough:
- Chat About every Friday 10.00am-11.00 am. A weekly drop-in to meet new friends and have a chat! Hot drink and a biscuit provided.
- Craft Club: every 4th Wednesday of the month from 2.00-4.00pm
- Reading Clubs: every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2.00-4.00pm; VIP Reading Club every 1st Wednesday of the month 2.00-4.00pm
- Knit & Knatter: every 2nd Wednesday of the month 2.00-4.00pm

Rooms to hire - see details of different rooms to hire at Hampshire Libraries - suitable for meetings and training sessions.

About Hampshire County Council

1st tier Local Authority for the county of Hampshire. Key statutory responsibilities: Education, Adult and Children's Social Care, Highways Maintenance, Public Health, Libraries, Countryside Services, Adult and Chidlren's Safeguarding. Procurement of other services such as public and community transport, health services, domiciliary care services, Connect To Support Hampshire etc.

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User Cost/Charge Information
Membership of Hampshire Libraries is free. Please see the web-site for details of charges for certain services and activities.