Fareham Library
Opening hours
- Mon 9:30am to 5pm
- Tue 9:30am to 5pm
- Wed 9:30am to 1:30pm
- 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
Transport options
Train travel
Fareham Railway Station - 16 minutes walk, 6 minutes cycle, 12 minutes by bus
Bus travel
Nearest bus stop: 3 minutes away by the entrance to the shopping centre to the left of the library.
Other bus stops at Quay Street (Stop X) - 4 minutes walk, Lysses Court (Stop Y) - 7 minutes walk.
Bus station near the shopping centre, 4 minutes walk.
Facilities and access
WiFi
Printing and copying
Bookable computers
Café
Bicycle rack
Lift
Accessible toilets
Free period products
Citizens Advice
Baby changing
Registered assistance dogs welcome
Blood Pressure Monitors for loan
More about accessibility
- Library is accessible across multiple floors with passenger lift
- Assistive technology for public computers available
- Find out more about accessibility in Hampshire's libraries
Fareham Library Social Story
View our social story of Fareham Library so you can prepare for your visit.
Room hire
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Fareham Library - Goddard Room
Capacity: up to 30 people
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Fareham Library - The Makery
Capacity: up to 20 people
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Fareham Library - Room 12a
Capacity: up to 6 people
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Fareham Library - Room 12b
Capacity: up to 6 people
What's on - Clubs and groups
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Active Visually Impaired Group at Fareham Library
Every 3rd Monday of the month
midday to 1pm
A social and support group specially designed for visually impaired individuals.
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Baby Play at Fareham Library
Every Monday
10am to middayDrop in sessions for new parents and babies to pre-crawlers! A fun, welcoming group for new parents, carers and their babies, to explore our sensory toys and treasure baskets. A great opportunity for your little one to socialise and explore, whilst allowing you to relax and enjoy some adult conversation!
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Baby Rhymetime at Fareham Library
Every Friday
11am to 11:30amFREE toe-tapping, hand-clapping, knee jogging fun for the under 2s and their parents.
Parents and carers must remain with their children during the session.
Join the fun in the children's library.
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Bobbin Lace Craft Group at Fareham Library
Every Wednesday
10am to middayA friendly group with a range of skills to help encourage one another. Creating beautiful, intricate designs. FREE! Just come along.
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Chess Club at Fareham Library
Every Saturday
2pm to 4pmLearn and practice your chess skills. For all ages and abilities.
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Community Art Group at Fareham Library
Every Thursday
10am to 2pmCome along to our free group. Bring your own projects and materials and join in with other like minded people.
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Community Knitters at Fareham Library
Every Wednesday
10am to middayA social get together in welcoming surroundings for anyone who loves knitting or crochet, and those would like to learn. Exchange tips, learn new techniques, make new friends or begin a new hobby. All ages and abilities welcome. FREE! just come along.
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Craft and Chat at Fareham Library
Every Monday
2pm to 4pmJoin our group and bring your own craft projects and meet other crafters.
No need to book, just turn up.
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Craft Fair at Fareham Library
Every 1st Saturday of the month
10am to 3pmFree entry for customers. For more information or to book a table please contact the library or email us at [email protected]
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Creative Colouring at Fareham Library
Every Tuesday
10am to 11:30amMeet others who enjoy experimenting with colour, share tips and expertise. All materials provided.
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Dungeons and Dragons at Fareham Library
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
10:30am to 12:30pmDelve into the adventure! Join our Dungeons and Dragons club. Bring your own game or use the one we have in the library.
For adults and children.
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Family History Group at Fareham Library
Every first Friday of the month
2pm to 3:30pmHosted by volunteers from Hampshire Genealogical Society, join us at this interactive group to support each other in your quest to trace your family tree.
Free, no booking required.
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Family History Support Group at Fareham Library
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
11am to 1pmWe are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for you to trace your family history with the aid of volunteers from Hampshire Genealogical Society. We will have two, one hour sessions available on the third Saturday of every month. These sessions must be booked in advance. Please speak to a member of staff or enquire at the help desk on the ground floor.
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Games Club at Fareham Library
Every day
Fun for all the family. Come along and enjoy playing a game from our selection of traditional games. Free. Drop in. Not staffed. Parents or carers must stay with their children.
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Gardening Club at Fareham Library
Every Friday
11:30amCome along to our gardening club. Meet people with a shared love for gardening. Swap tips and exchanges seeds. No need to book. Open to all!
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Hong Kong Connections at Fareham Library
Every 3rd Saturday of each month
10am to middayA chance to meet others for a friendly chat, drink and games. Refreshments funded by UK Government.
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IT Support at Fareham Library
Every Monday
- 10am to 11am
- 11am to midday
- Midday to 1pmEvery Wednesday
- 10am to 11am
- 11am to middaySlots MUST be booked in advance
Need help with the basics? Not sure how to send an email or how to get on the web? We have 1 hour bookable slots available on Mondays. Please speak to library staff for more information and to book a free session.
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Knit and Knatter at Fareham Library
Every Tuesday
2pm to 4pmA social get together in welcoming surroundings for anyone who loves knitting or crochet, and those would like to learn. Exchange tips, learn new techniques, make new friends or begin a new hobby. All ages and abilities welcome. FREE! just come along.
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Learning in Libraries courses
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Lino Printing at Fareham Library
Every 4th Tuesday of the month
10:30am to 12:30pmCome along to the library and explore the art of lino printing. Please bring your own tools and materials
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Saturday Family Fun - Mini and Mega Builders Construction Club at Fareham Library
Every Saturday
10am to 4pmIf you enjoy making things with building bricks then come along to our Construction Club. All ages welcome. Parents and carers must remain with their children during the session. FREE! No need to book, just come along. Drop in. Not Staffed. Parents and carers must stay with their children.
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Mini Builders Construction Club at Fareham Library
Every Tuesday
11:30am to 3pm
Every Wednesday
11:30am to 1pmIf you enjoy making things with building bricks then come along to our Construction Club!
Parents and carers must remain with their children during the session.
FREE! No need to book, just drop in!
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Monday Mob Reading Group at Fareham Library
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
3pm to 5pmWe meet monthly on a Tuesday. For anyone who is interested in joining, please contact the library for more information.
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New Parents Meet and Connect at Fareham Library
Every Thursday
1:30pm to 2:30pm
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.
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Poetry Matters at Fareham Library
Every 2nd Saturday of each month
2pm to 3:30pmCome along to the library if you enjoy reading, listening to and discussing poetry.
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Scrabble Club at Fareham Library
Every Monday
10am to 12:30pmCome and join our group to enjoy a friendly game of scrabble. Bring your own board if possible.
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Senior Chat About at Fareham Library
Every Monday
10:30am to 11:30amAre you aged 60+ and looking to meet new people in your local community? Come along to our free social group. No need to book, just drop in.
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Singing for Fun at Fareham Library
Every Saturday (except the first Saturday of the month)
10am to 11amWith background music to accompany you and the lyrics projected on a screen, everyone can join in!
For all abilities, it doesn't matter if you can sing or not! Purely for fun, a social activity and for health and wellbeing. Come along and join in the fun!
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Spanish Conversation Club at Fareham Library
Every Thursday
10am to middayJoin fellow Spanish speakers for a chat and improve your conversational skills. Free, just drop in!
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Stay & Play for Babies and Toddlers at Fareham Library
Every Tuesday
9:30am to 11:30amCome along any play, listen to a story and a rhymetime at 11am. Parents and carers to remain with their children during this session.
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Stories and Rhymes at Fareham Library
Every Wednesday
11am to 11:30amCome along to our fun and friendly stories and rhymes session! For pre school children. FREE! Parents and carers to remain with their children during this session. Each parent/carer can bring up to 2 children. No need to book but places may be limited.
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Stories and Songs at Fareham Library
Every Tuesday
11am to 11:30amStories and rhymes for pre-school children!
Parents and carers must remain with their children during this session.
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Teen and Young Adults Book Club at Fareham Library
Starts Saturday 9 September, then every 4 weeks thereafter
1:45pm to 2:45pmMeeting once a month on a Saturday to talk about books we have read & would recommend, all with a snack or two! For ages 11 years and above.
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Toddler Rhymetime at Fareham Library
Every Friday
10am to 10:30amCome along for toe tapping, hand clapping, knee jogging fun for toddlers under the age of 5 years. Parents and carers must remain with their children during the session.
FREE! Join in the fun!
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VIP Reading Group at Fareham Library
1st Thursday of every other month
1:30pm to 3pmWe meet in a friendly, relaxed environment to discuss selected books in different formats. New members welcome, just come long or please ask a member of staff for details.