Lockswood Library

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Opening hours

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

Closed on public holidays

  • Public computers turn off 15 minutes before the building closes

Address

Locks Heath District Centre
 Southampton
 SO31 6DX

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Transport options

Train travel

Swanwick Railway Station - 25 minutes walk, 8 minutes cycle, 16 minutes by bus

Bus travel

Nearest bus stops: Locksheath Centre - 3 minutes walk, Church Road - 4 minutes walk, Richards Close - 5 minutes walk

Facilities and access

WiFi

Printing and copying

Public computers

Blood Pressure Monitors for loan

Hearing loop

Police Third Party Reporting Centre

Registered assistance dogs welcome

More about accessibility

  • Assistive technology for public computers
  • Library is on one floor and accessible throughout

Find out more about accessibility in Hampshire's libraries

What's on - Clubs and groups

  • After School Crafternoon at Lockswood Library

    Every Thursday (term time only)
    3:30pm to 4:30pm

    Come and help yourself to some simple paper crafts. For children of all ages. No need to book just come along!

    Activities Funded by the DWP Household Support Fund.

    Children must be supervised

    Lockswood Library Thursday Arts and crafts

  • Baby Play at Lockswood Library

    Every Tuesday (term time only)
    10am to 11am

    Drop-in sessions for new parents and babies at Lockswood Library. Suitable for newborn babies after their six week check up to pre-walking age. An informal and safe way to explore and socialise with your baby and other parents/carers. Booking is not essential however places are limited due to space.

    Free Lockswood Library Tuesday Play groups

  • Construction Club at Lockswood Library

    Every Saturday
    10am to midday

    Come along and create something amazing with with Lego® and Duplo® bricks.

    Spaces are limited so arrive early to secure your place. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Free Saturday Lockswood Library Construction Club

  • Digital Drop-in Sessions at Lockswood Library

    Every Friday
    2pm to 4pm

    Drop in for advice and support with general I.T. queries with our volunteer. No need to book.

    Free Lockswood Library Local support Friday

  • Digital One to One Sessions at Lockswood Library

    Tuesdays one week 2pm to 4pm and Wednesdays the following week 3pm to 5pm

    Volunteer led sessions. 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. Please speak to library staff for more information. Free but slots MUST be booked in advance. Bring your own device or use one of our public computers.

    Free Lockswood Library Tuesday Wednesday Local support

  • Family History Sessions at Lockswood Library

    Every other Friday
    10am to midday

    Need help researching your family history? Why not book a slot with one of our volunteers from Hampshire Genealogical Society. Free but slots MUST be booked in advance. Please speak to library staff to book and for more information.

    Free Lockswood Library Friday Local support

  • Stay and Play at Lockswood Library

    Tuesday (term time only)
    11:30am to 12:30pm

    This session is aimed at first walkers up to 18 months old

    Free Lockswood Library Tuesday Play groups

  • Stories and Songs at Lockswood Library

    Wednesday (term time only)
    10:30am to 11am
    and
    Thursday (term time only)
    11am to 11:30am

    A chance to hear wonderful stories and songs and make new friends. No need to book but come early to ensure a place. Parents and carers must remain with their children during the session.

    Free Lockswood Library Wednesday Thursday Under 5s Storytime and rhymetime