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

  • Children's Trails at Winchester Library

    Find all the hidden pictures around the library! Complete the trail on paper or on your phone to earn yourself a sticker! New trails updated through-out the year. Try and spot Moona, our library mascot, to earn a bonus sticker too!

    Winchester Library Free

  • Dad's only Rhymetime at Winchester Library

    Saturday 22 August 2026
    Saturday 5 September 2026
    Saturday 31 October 2026
    Saturday 28 November 2026
    December - XMAS BREAK
    Saturday 23 January 2027
    Saturday 20 February 2027
    Saturday 20 March 2027
    10am to 11am

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

    Winchester Library Free Saturday

  • Digital Help Sessions at Winchester Library

    Every Friday
    2pm to 4:30pm

    Half hour slots are available between 2pm and 4:30pm on Friday afternoons. Our volunteer will be able to assist you with IT matters.

    Speak to the library helpdesk to book your slot. Free of charge.

    Winchester Library Free Friday

  • Family Fun - Construction Club at Winchester Library

    Every Saturday
    2pm to 4pm

    Let your imagination run wild; play, learn and construct with our collection of free toys, building blocks and games. Free drop-in session. No need to book.

    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

  • Stay & Play at Winchester Library

    Every Monday
    10am to midday

    Join us for a free Stay and Play session in the Children's Library. Play, learn and make new friends whilst enjoying our collection of free toys, building blocks, colouring, puzzles and more. Free drop-in session. No need to book.

    Winchester Library Free Monday

  • StoryTime with Stay & Play at Winchester Library

    Every Tuesday & Saturday
    11am to midday

    Join us for a free StoryTime and Stay and Play session every Tuesday and Saturday morning 11am to midday.

    Listen to your favourite picture books, enjoy creative activities and meet new friends!

    Winchester Library Free Tuesday Saturday

  • Read Aloud 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. Grab a hot drink from our café, enjoy classic and modern stories in our warm and welcome space and engage in friendly conversation with others. Free drop-in session. No need to book.

    Winchester Library Wednesday Free Reading and writing Wellbeing National Year of Reading

  • 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