Swindon Libraries & Information Service

22/05/2026

Please note that for operational reasons, Central Library will have to close at the earlier time of 2pm tomorrow, Saturday 23rd May.

And for the same reason, North Swindon Library will be unable to open on Sunday 24th May.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Our normal opening hours will resume after the Bank Holiday.

19/05/2026

We're so happy that Young Swindon and Wiltshire have expanded into Central Library with their community café!
Serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, soup, and cakes, they're a tasty addition to the other services on offer.
Open Tuesday to Friday from 10am - 4pm.

20/04/2026

As part of the Swindon Dementia Action Alliance, it was good to meet up and discuss ways to support our Swindon community either living with, or affected by, dementia.

💙💛 Quarterly Meeting Update 💛💙

Earlier today, members of the Swindon Dementia Action Alliance came together for our quarterly meeting.

It was another positive opportunity for us to reflect on what we’ve achieved, share ideas, and look ahead to what we have planned for the next few months. As always, conversations were guided by our shared commitment to supporting people living with dementia and helping to make Swindon a caring, dementia‑aware community.

We were also delighted to welcome Nigel and Gill to their first meeting as our Community Voice. As a couple living first-hand with dementia in our community, their lived experience and insight are incredibly valuable, and we are proud to have them involved in shaping our work going forward.

A huge thank you to everyone who gives their time, energy and passion - our volunteers, partners, and supporters - your contributions continue to make a real difference.

Together, we’re working to ensure that people living with dementia can continue to live normal lives, stay connected, and feel valued within our community.

If you’d like to get involved or find out more about what we do, please get in touch: [email protected] 💙💛

14/04/2026

Overdue email notices:

We have been made aware that some borrowers may have received emails regarding overdue books which have already been returned to the library, in some cases quite some time ago.

Please accept our apologies for this technical error. You can check the status of your account by logging in, but if your account shows no loans, there is no need to contact the library.

13/04/2026

30/03/2026

Easter Closures
All libraries will be closed on Bank Holiday Friday 3rd April and Bank Holiday Monday 6th April.
Additionally North Swindon Library will be closed on Sunday 5th April.
No books are due for return on any of these dates.
Libraries will be open for usual hours on Saturday 4th April.

06/03/2026

Central Library - Early closure on Saturday 7th March
Due to staff shortage, Central Library will close at the earlier time of 2pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Your books can be renewed online: https://swindon.spydus.co.uk/

05/03/2026

One in 10 children do not own a book of their own. World Book Day aims to change this by encouraging children to read for pleasure and receive a book of their own for free.
To support this locally, Central Library is one of Swindon’s World Book Day exchange hubs. Anyone with a World Book Day 2026 book token can go to Central Library and use their token to choose one of the specially-selected free books, up until the 15 March.
Tokens are distributed through schools and nurseries and a range of children’s magazines. Central Library also has World Book Day tokens available for children who do not have one.
Children who dress up for World Book Day are invited to wear their costumes to Central Library to collect their book. They will also receive a free sticker and bookmark along with their free book (while stocks last).

02/03/2026

Visit the Courtyard Gallery on the ground floor of Central Library to view 'What Fostering Means To Me', an emotive exhibition of artwork by people who have lived experience of foster care.

If you have ever considered fostering, please get in touch with the fostering team at Swindon Borough Council. There are many different types of fostering available, from overnight days and respite care to long-term placements.

To find out more about fostering in Swindon, please contact the Fostering Recruitment Team: Call: 01793 465700 or email: [email protected]

16/02/2026

Join in the fun this half term as the comes to Swindon Libraries!
Park Library, Wednesday 18 February, 11am - 4pm
Central Library, Thursday 19 February, 11am - 4pm
North Swindon Library, Friday 20 February, 1.30pm - 4pm

In 2026, NASA astronauts are returning to the Moon with the aim of building a Moon Base. This needs new technology, what would you invent for the Moon?
Award winning and leading Moon artist, Helen Schell will run these free family workshops. By using art, craft and rocking pop-up designs, you will be asked to invent future technologies inspired by lunar space exploration and settlement plans.
These free workshops are drop-in, with no need to book, and suitable for ages 7+