Winchester Library

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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

Please note the library is self-service between 1:30pm to 5pm on Wednesdays and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.

Closed on public holidays

  • Public computers turn off 15 minutes before the building closes

Address

The Arc
 Winchester
 SO23 8SB

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Transport options

Train travel

Winchester Railway Station, 6 mins walk

Bus travel

Nearest bus stop: Jewry Street outside The Arc

Facilities and access

WiFi

Printing and copying

Public computers

Wheelchair access

Hearing loop

Lift

Accessible toilets

Changing Places facility

Out of hours returns

Café

Bicycle rack

Baby changing

Registered assistance dogs welcome

Blood Pressure Monitors for loan

Police Third Party Reporting Centre

More about accessibility

  • Assistive technology for public computers
  • A wheelchair is available to use within the building for customers with mobility restrictions
  • Library is accessible across multiple floors with passenger lift

Find out more about accessibility in Hampshire's libraries

What's on - Clubs and groups

  • Dad's only Rhymetime at Winchester Library

    Saturday 19 April 2025
    Saturday 31 May 2025
    10am to 11am

    Dad's only Rhymetime sessions are also open to uncles, grandads etc.

    Winchester Library Free Saturday

  • Family Fun at Winchester Library

    Every Saturday
    2pm to 4pm

    Use your imagination to construct anything from Lego! Event is supplemented with snacks and drinks for children.

    Winchester Library Free Saturday

  • Home Education Club at Winchester Library

    Every Monday
    1pm to 3pm

    Join others who are home educated at this friendly weekly club.

    Winchester Library Free Monday

  • Hong Kong Connections at Winchester Library

    Last Saturday of every month
    2pm to 4pm
    Once a month

    Take the opportunity to meet others for a friendly chat and build connections with the Hong Kong community. Socialise over drinks and snacks while playing a range of games, while learning about your library service and what it could do for you!

    Winchester Library Free Saturday

  • Knit and Natter at Winchester Library


    Every Tuesday
    10am to midday

    A 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 drop in.

    Winchester Library Free Tuesday Arts and crafts

  • Scrabble Club at Winchester Library

    Every Monday
    11am to midday

    Join us at Winchester Library every Monday at 11am to enjoy friendly games of Scrabble.

    Winchester Library Free Monday

  • Read Aloud & Chat About at Winchester Library

    Every Wednesday 
    10:30am to 12:30pm

    Storytime's not just for children!

    Relax, sit back and listen to our library staff read aloud to you for 30 minutes. Enjoy classic and modern stories in our warm and welcome space, then engage in conversation with others over games and coffee.

    Winchester Library Wednesday Free Books, reading and writing Wellbeing

  • Rhymetime at Winchester Library

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

    Join in with our lively songs and rhymes session in the Performance Hall.

    Suitable for under 5s and their parents/carers. No need to book, just turn up!

    RhymeTime is a safe and inclusive environment for new parents, dads, mums, grandparents, carers and guardians. Parents are encouraged to feel able to breast or bottle-feed whenever they need to, or to leave to change their little ones.

    Under 5s Thursday Winchester Library Free Storytime and rhymetime

  • Storytime at Winchester Library

    Every Tuesday and Saturday
    11am to 11:40am

    Join us for Storytime, stories and rhymes for under 5s.

    Free event.

    Parents/carers must remain with their child during this session.

    Under 5s Tuesday Saturday Winchester Library Free Storytime and rhymetime