Parkstone Library

About this library

Parkstone Library is located in the heart of Ashley Cross in the old fire station building. This library has the following:

• books, DVDs, 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
• self-service kiosks to issue and return your items to avoid queuing
• 24/7 drop-box so you can return your items at any time
• tea and coffee available
• ReadySpex Reading Glasses with strengths from 1.25 to 3.50 are available to purchase from £2.99

Activities

• Computer Buddy Drop-In Session:

Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm

• Bookstart Rhymetime for children under 5:

Mondays 11am to 11:30am (babies/toddlers)

Tuesdays 2:15pm to 2:45pm (babies/toddlers)

• Bookstart Storytime for children under 5:

Tuesdays 11am to 11:30am (3-4 years)

• Homework Club:

Mondays 3:30pm to 4:30pm (term time)

• Knit and Natter:

Wednesdays 12:45pm to 2:45pm

• Reading Groups:

2nd Friday of the month 11am to 12 noon currently full

3rd Wednesday of the month 11am to 12 noon currently full

Last Monday of the month 2:15pm to 3:15pm

• Coffee, community and chat

Coffee and biscuits provided.

Last Friday of the month 11am to 12 noon

• Games and Crafts for Children:

Saturdays 10:30am to 12 noon

• Games Hour For Adults:

Tuesdays 1:30pm to 2:30pm

• Colouring Club:

Mondays 1pm to 2pm

• Councillor Surgery:

4th Saturday of the month 10:30am to 12 noon

Special events

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

Accessibility

• access to the library via a ramp
• loop induction system

Find out more about our accessible library services.