Lymington 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
Lymington Town Railway Station - 4 minutes walk, 2 minutes cycling
Bus travel
Nearest bus stop: Gosport Street, 3 minutes walk
Facilities and access
WiFi
Printing and copying
Public computers
Accessible parking
Wheelchair access
Accessible toilets
Out of hours returns
Baby changing
Bicycle rack
Free period products
Registered assistance dogs welcome
Blood Pressure Monitors for loan
Police Third Party Reporting Centre
More about accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Library is on one floor and is accessible throughout
Find out more about accessibility in Hampshire's libraries
Rooms available for hire
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Lymington Library - Hillcroft Room
Capacity: up to 20 seated / 12 classroom style This room is available to hire on Saturdays only
What's on - Clubs and groups
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Family Fun and Chat About at Lymington Library
Every Saturday
10am to 4pmHave fun with board games, Lego, dressing up, puzzles and books. Plus free drinks and biscuits as part of the DWP Household Support Fund.
Donations are welcomed to support library activities.
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Learning in Libraries courses
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Memories, Tea and Me at Lymington Library
2nd Thursday of each month
2:30pm to 3:45pmMemories Tea and Me is a new reminiscence project from The Memory Box Foundation aimed at anyone over the age of 50. The sessions aim to alleviate loneliness and isolation.
No need to book, just turn up!
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New Parents Meet and Connect - with Little Crawlers at Lymington Library
Every Tuesday
10am to 11:30amSupportive library sessions perfect for new babies and new parents/carers. Connect with other parents, explore sensory activities. If your baby is crawling, enjoy space and activities for your baby to explore further.
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Read to the Beat - Music themed craft activities at Lymington Library
All 10am to 4pm
Thursday 23 July
Tweet, Sing and CreateThursday 30 July
Crafty Music MakersMonday 3 August
Musical Muppet Finger PuppetsMonday 10 August
Rhythm, Chime and DesignThursday 20 August
Shake, Rattle and RainMonday 24 August
Clacky CreaturesLooking for a fun activity for your children? Join us at the library for a hands-on music themed craft session packed with creativity and imagination!
We’ll provide all the materials — and even take care of the clean-up — so you can relax while your little ones enjoy making, exploring, and having fun together.
Perfect for children of all ages, these sessions are a great way to spark creativity and make lasting holiday memories.
No need to book, just turn up.
Tickets are £1 per child.
Parents / carer to stay with children aged 8 years or younger.
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Reception Class meet up at Lymington Library
Tuesday 9 June and Tuesday 16 June
Starting at 1:30pmSaturday 27 June
10am to 11:30amIs your child starting in Reception Class this September?
Come along to our fun, free session! Discover what the library has to offer, meet other families starting their school journey this September. Enjoy Lego™, dressing up and starting school stories.
Not yet a library member? It's free to join!
No need to book, just turn up!
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Rhymetime at Lymington Library
Every Thursday
2pm to 2:30pmJoin in with our lively songs and rhymes session. For parents/carers with children aged birth - 5 years. Great for toddlers.
No need to book, just turn up!
We welcome donations to support our provision of Rhyme Time activities. Suggested donation £1 per child.
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Stay and Play at Lymington Library
Every Monday
1:30pm to 4pmEnjoy Lego®, board games and puzzles in the library. A fun session for families with children under 12 years.
Parents/carers must stay with their children throughout this session.
This activity is free, we welcome donations to support our children's activities.
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Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge 2026 at Lymington Library
Starters’ Day
Saturday 11 July
10am to 4pm
Join us to celebrate the first day of the Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up to the challenge, have fun on the trail and enjoy Saturday Family Fun!Space Escape!
Saturday 11 July
10am to 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Entry by pay what you can – decide what you want to or can afford to pay with a suggestion of £1 per child. The AI pilot of your spaceship has gone rogue! Find the code to override it before it steers you straight into an asteroid!Play Day!
Thursday 6 August
10am to 4pm
Have a go at our Play Day craft and activity challenge. Enjoy activities around the library and create your rosette to take home. Plus Duplo, dressing up and train track fun. (Challenge activity £1 per child.)Finishers’ Day
Saturday 12 September
10am to 4pmNo need to book, just turn up! Parents / carers must remain with children aged 8 or under.
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Toddler Time at Lymington Library
Every Wednesday
11am to 11:30amEvery Saturday
10am to 10:30amCome and have fun at our interactive session, which is perfect for toddlers. With a mixture of stories and rhymes, our 20 minutes session is ideal for pre-school aged children.
At the end of the session you can enjoy colouring and stay to browse our children's books and parents collection. No need to book, just turn up!
Parents and carers must remain with their children.
We welcome donations to support our provision of Toddler Time activities. Suggested donation £1 per child.