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Newbury Library

NEWBURY LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON 15 and 16 DECEMBER FOR STOCKTAKING. Christmas and New Year: the library will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December, all day on 25 and 26 December and on 1 January. Regular opening hours will apply on 27, 29, 30 and 31 December and from Friday 2 January 2026 onwards.

Newbury library

Normal opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
  • Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location

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Contact number: 01635 519900

Address:

  • Newbury Central Library
  • The Wharf
  • Newbury
  • West Berkshire
  • RG14 5AU

The What 3 Words reference for this location is: jets.jabs.diary


Take a virtual tour of Newbury Library here

Please note that this online tour may not run in Internet Explorer.

Log in to our online catalogue to search, renew and reserve books and more; explore our website to discover more services available in West Berkshire libraries.

Facilities

  • books for adults and children, including large print editions and audiobooks on CD
  • 17 computers with internet access, available for use free of charge (shut down 15 minutes before library closing)
  • free WiFi (shut down 15 minutes before library closing)
  • black/white and colour A4 printing from networked computers - charges apply
  • self-service black/white and colour A4 and A3 photocopying - charges apply
  • self-service black/white and colour scanning to email - free of charge

All members of West Berkshire Libraries have free access to our online resources and our e-library.

To see details of events and activities in Newbury Library: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/library-whats-on

To book Newbury Library for a community event outside of library opening hours, please contact the library.

Access

There are various volunteering roles available in libraries for people of all ages and with varying skills. To volunteer at Newbury Library please complete West Berkshire Council's volunteer application form.

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