Andover Library

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Opening hours

  • Mon 9:30am to 5pm
  • Tue 9:30am to 1:30pm
  • Wed 9:30am to 5pm
  • Thu 9:30am to 5pm
  • Fri 9:30am to 5pm
  • Sat 9:30am to 5pm
  • Sun Closed

Closed on public holidays

  • Public computers turn off 15 minutes before the building closes

Address

Chantry Centre
 Andover
 SP10 1LT

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Transport options

Train travel

Andover Railway Station 14 minutes walk, 4 minutes cycling

Bus travel

Andover Bus Station 1 minute walk

Facilities and access

WiFi

Printing and copying

Public computers

Out of hours returns

Police Third Party Reporting Centre

Free period products

Lift

Accessible toilets

Registered assistance dogs welcome

Blood Pressure Monitors for loan

More about accessibility

  • Library is on the first floor of the Chantry Centre and accessible by lift
  • Assistive technology for public computers available

Find out more about accessibility in Hampshire's libraries

Room hire

What's on - Clubs and groups

  • Baby Play at Andover Library

    Every Thursday
    11am to midday

    Spend time with your baby playing with our Sensory toys. Meet other new parents.

    We welcome donations to support our provision of children's activities. Suggested donation £1.

    Thursday Andover Library Play groups

  • Bookabout at Andover Library

    Every 2nd Thursday of the Month
    11am to midday

    Love reading? Want some book recommendations? Come along to our new drop-in book group at Andover Library.

    Andover Library Free Thursday Reading and writing National Year of Reading

  • Chat About at Andover Library

    Every Monday
    10:30am to midday

    We welcome you to come out and join in having a chat. Connecting over a conversation or natter can really brighten the day.

    Refreshments are provided. Supported by grant funding from TVBC.

    Andover Library Monday Free Wellbeing Warm and welcome

  • Chatty Craft at Andover Library

    Every Tuesday
    10:30am to midday

    Bring along your current project and enjoy some company while crafting. Weekly drop-in group for adults. Free to attend. We welcome donations to support the provision of library groups.

    Tuesday Andover Library Arts and crafts

  • Community Connections at Andover Library

    Every Saturday
    10am to midday

    Open to all seekers of sanctuary for a chat, helpful information and signposting.

    Saturday Andover Library Sanctuary events Warm and welcome

  • Saturday Family Fun - Construction Club at Andover Library

    Every Saturday
    2pm to 4pm

    Play with Lego® and Duplo® bricks. Free children's activity with juice and a biscuit included! Supported by grant funding from TVBC.

    Saturday Andover Library Construction Club Warm and welcome

  • Saturday Family Fun - Dads' Rhymetime at Andover Library

    Every Saturday
    11am to 11:30am

    Fun rhyme time for Dads and kids to join in together.

    Saturday Andover Library Storytime and rhymetime

  • Digital Support at Andover Library

    Every Monday
    1pm to 3pm

    Bookable 30 minute sessions with a Financial and Digital Skills Adviser from Citizens Advice Test Valley for help with personal devices or on the library computers. Speak to a member of staff to book a FREE one-to-one session with the Digital Skills Advisor.

    Drop-in help may be available if there is time between booked sessions - subject to volunteer availability.

    Andover Library Monday Local support Free

  • Dog Storytime at Andover Library

    Every Tuesday
    11am to 11:30am

    Join us, Maisy the therapy Labrador and her handler, for Dog Storytime.

    Andover Library Tuesday Storytime and rhymetime
  • Learning in Libraries

    Learning in Libraries courses

    Andover Library

  • Marigold Club at Andover Library

    Every Friday
    10:30am to midday

    All welcome at this social club for adults. Tea, chat, and good company. £1 per person per session.

    Friday Andover Library Wellbeing

  • New Parents Meet and Connect at Andover Library

    Every Thursday
    11am to midday

    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.

    Andover Library Thursday Under 2s Local support Parent support

  • Rhymetime at Andover Library

    Every Wednesday
    11am to 11:30am

    Every Friday
    10am to 10:30am and 11am to 11:30am

    Join us for fun and rhymes at Andover Library

    Andover Library Wednesday Friday Free Storytime and rhymetime

  • Santander Local at Andover Library

    Every Thursday
    9:30am to 4:30pm

    Santander offer a cashless and paperless service, but help can be provided with:

    • Servicing requests (transfers, ordering stationery)
    • Digital support (Santander app and online banking)
    • Open new products (via the banking app only)
    • Fraud and scam awareness

    Free Thursday Local support Andover Library

  • Storytime at Andover Library

    Every Monday
    11am to 11:30am

    Join us for stories at Andover Library

    Monday Age 3 to 5 Andover Library Storytime and rhymetime