New Milton Library
Opening hours
- Mon 9:30am to 5pm
- Tue 9:30am to 5pm
- Wed Closed
- 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
Transport options
Train travel
New Milton Railway Station, 8 minutes walk
Bus travel
Nearest bus stops: Gore Road and Old Milton Road, 2 minutes walk
Facilities and access
WiFi
Printing and copying
Public computers
Out of hours returns
Accessible parking
Hearing loop
Bicycle rack
Accessible toilets
Free period products
Baby changing
Registered assistance dogs welcome
Blood Pressure Monitors for loan
Police Third Party Reporting Centre
More about accessibility
Room hire
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New Milton Library - Ashley Room
Capacity: up to 12 people
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New Milton Library - Barton Room
Capacity: up to 4 people
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New Milton Library - Hordle Room
Capacity: up to 6 people
What's on - Clubs and groups
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All A-Board at New Milton Library
Every Thursday
10:30am to middayCome along for a drink, a chat, and some board games and puzzles.
Refreshments provided. All adults welcome, no need to book, just turn up!
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Baby Play at New Milton Library
Every Thursday
2pm to 3pm
Join us for fun and play with your baby.
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Saturday Family Fun, Construction Club at New Milton Library
Every Saturday
10am to 12:30pmDo you love making things with Lego/Duplo® bricks? Come along to our construction club.
Come and play board games and puzzles too.
We welcome donations to support provision of our children's activities.
Parents/carers must remain with children aged 8 years and under.
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IT Support at New Milton Library
Every Friday
2pm to 4pmA volunteer from CAB is available to offer general IT support on Friday afternoons 2pm to 4pm. No need to book.
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Learning in Libraries courses
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Memories, Tea and Me at New Milton Library
4th Tuesday 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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Read to the beat - Summer holiday fun at New Milton Library
All 10am to 4pm
Friday 24 July
Tweet, Sing and CreateFriday 31 July
Crafty Music MakersFriday 7 August
Musical Muppet Finger PuppetsFriday 14 August
Rhythm, Chime and DesignFriday 21 August
Shake, Rattle and RainFriday 28 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 New Milton Library
Tuesday 2 June - New Milton Infants
Tuesday 9 June - Ashley Infants
Tuesday 16 June - Hordle Primary
Tuesday 23 June - All Year R StartersAll sessions start at 10.30am Is 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 New Milton Library
Every Thursday
10:30am to 11amJoin in with our lively songs and rhymes session. Suitable for under 5s and their parent/carers. 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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Rummikub Club at New Milton Library
Every Tuesday
10am to middayCome along to the library and enjoy board games, puzzles and crosswords. Join with others in friendly conversation.
Funded by Connect4Communities.
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Read to the Beat - Summer Reading Challenge 2026 at New Milton Library
Starters’ Day
Saturday 11 July
10am to 1pm
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!Pirate Pandemonium Escape Room
Saturday 11 July – Saturday 15 August
10am until 30 minutes before the library closes £1 per child.
You are trapped aboard a Pirate Ship! Solve the clues to escape the ship and find the treasure!Play Day!
Thursday 6 August
10am to 4pm
Enjoy games, dressing up and construction fun. Donations for this day are welcomed to support our activities.Finishers’ Day
Saturday 12 September
10am to 1pm
We’ll be going out with a bang on the last day of the Summer Reading Challenge with crafts, games and puzzles for all!No need to book, just turn up! Parents / carers must remain with children aged 8 or under.
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Toddler Time at New Milton Library
Every Monday
10:30am to 11amCome and have fun at our interactive session, which is perfect for toddlers. With a mixture of stories and rhymes, our 30 minutes session is ideal for pre-school aged children.
At the end of the session stay and play. No need to book, just turn up!
We welcome donations to support our provision of Toddler Time activities. Suggested donation £1 per child.