Canford Cliffs Library

About this library

Canford Cliffs Library is on the clifftop side of Western Road, about a quarter of a mile from Canford Cliffs Village towards Branksome Chine.

This library has the following:

• books, DVD's, and audiobooks for all the family to borrow and hire
• computers with free access to the internet and printing facilities
• free WiFi
• photocopying
• daily newspapers and magazines to read in the library
• tea and coffee available
• self-service kiosks to issue and return your items to avoid queuing
• ReadySpex Reading Glasses with strengths from 1.25 to 3.50 are available to purchase from £2.99

Activities

• computer buddy drop-in sessions:

Mondays from 2pm to 4pm

Tuesdays from 10am to 12 noon

Wednesdays from 1:45pm to 3:45pm

• Storytime:

Mondays from 2pm to 2:30pm

• Bookstart Rhymetime for children under 5:

Tuesdays from 2:15pm to 2:45pm

• Homework Club:

Mondays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm

• Coffee Morning:

Mondays from 10am to 12 noon

• Knit and Natter:

1st and 3rd Friday of the month, from 2pm to 4pm

• Reading Groups:

3rd Monday of the month, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm

3rd Wednesday of the month, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm

• Neighbourhood Watch:

1st Friday of the month, from 10:30am to 12 noon

• Games Club for children:

Saturdays, from 11am to 12 noon

• Games Club for adults:

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 10:30am to 12:30pm

• Lego Club:

Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon

• Colouring Club:

Wednesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Special events

Find out about special events and activities taking place in this library by reading whats on for adults and children.

Accessibility

• free car park with 2 disabled spaces
• access to the library via a ramp
• loop induction system
• disabled toilets

Find out more about our accessible library services.