Hamworthy Library

Hamworthy Library BCP Libraries, now 24 libraries in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole with free WiFi, free books and inspiration.

22/05/2026

Half term is just around the corner. If you're looking for something to keep the family entertained, why not head to your local library. We've got lots of free activities to keep everyone entertained.

Check individual branch opening times before visiting.

📍BCP Libraries

📅 May 23rd - 30th (closed Bank Holiday Monday)

Are you looking for something to do as a family during half term?Why not try our Library Legends Team quest?📖 Watch some...
20/05/2026

Are you looking for something to do as a family during half term?

Why not try our Library Legends Team quest?

📖 Watch something together that's linked to a book
📖 Read together for a week
📖 Turn a book into game to play
📖 Visit a library together
📖 Read a book each
📖 Go on a knowledge quest to find out about something you love

And then collect your special Team collectors' card.

📍 Visit any BCP library to find out more.
📅 Running for the whole of 2026

https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries/national-year-of-reading-2026/library-legends-challenge


Do you know a child who loves to be creative?Our Library Legends Creator's quest might be something they'd enjoy.📖 Desig...
29/04/2026

Do you know a child who loves to be creative?

Our Library Legends Creator's quest might be something they'd enjoy.

📖 Design a book cover
📖 Make something linked to a book
📖 Create a story door
📖 Have a go at a craft activity in a library
📖 review a book - complete with a picture!
📖 Enter a competition

And then collect our special Creator collectors' card.
Let's get creative and celebrate The National Year of Reading together.

📍Visit any library in BCP.
📅Running for the whole of 2026

Click here fore more details.
https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries/national-year-of-reading-2026/library-legends-challenge


It's World Book Night tonight. Join the Reading Hour from 7pm.You can read alone, have a book club meeting, listen to a...
23/04/2026

It's World Book Night tonight. Join the Reading Hour from 7pm.

You can read alone, have a book club meeting, listen to an audiobook or enjoy a bedtime story together as a family. What will you choose?

It's the perfect end to the day. 📖

https://worldbooknight.org/news/reading-hour



May Bank HolidaysAll BCP Council libraries will be closed on Monday 4 May and Monday 25 May 2025.Visit the Libraries web...
20/04/2026

May Bank Holidays
All BCP Council libraries will be closed on Monday 4 May and Monday 25 May 2025.
Visit the Libraries web pages to use free online information resources, eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers & magazines, view the catalogue and renew books.

www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries

George is feeling very pleased with himself. He's just collected his Rookie and Bronze Faithful collectors cards and is ...
17/04/2026

George is feeling very pleased with himself. He's just collected his Rookie and Bronze Faithful collectors cards and is well on his way to becoming a Library Legend!

If your child has started Library Legends, don't forget to pop back to the library and collect their cards and stickers.

There's still time to start the challenge, too. It's running all the way through the National Year of Reading.

Click here for more details: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/libraries/national-year-of-reading-2026/library-legends-challenge

05/04/2026

Stuck for Easter holiday ideas?

Have a look at what's on offer in some of our libraries.

If your local library is not listed on here, give them a call or check out their page to see what they've got going on.

Remember to check individual branch opening times before visiting.

We're looking forward to seeing you. 😊

📅 28th March - 11th April


All libraries in the BCP area will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Libraries are open as usual on Saturday 4...
18/03/2026

All libraries in the BCP area will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Libraries are open as usual on Saturday 4 April.
You can access our online services at www.librarieswest.org.uk throughout the Easter weekend.

17/03/2026

UPDATE: Photocopying service has now been restored.
Original post: Please note that we are experiencing technical difficulties with our photocopying services which are currently unavailable in all BCP libraries. We apologise for this inconvenience and will update once service resumes.

Address

Blandford Road
Poole
BH154BG

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+441202127222

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