Dover Library

Dover Library is open for bookshelf browsing, pre-booked computer and WiFi sessions.

We regret all of our library events and activities including Storytime, Talk Time, Rhyme Time, Digital Dens and groups are suspended until further notice.

Any items on loan before the first lock-down have been extended until 31 May 2021. There are no fines when the library is closed.

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  • Address:
  • Dover Discovery Centre
  • Market Square
  • Dover
  • Kent
  • CT16 1PH
Tel:
03000 41 31 31
Fax:
01304 225914
Textphone:
E-mail:
doverlibrary@kent.gov.uk
Website:
http://www.kent.gov.uk/libs
HQ:
Dover Library
Opening Hours:
  
Sunday Closed
Monday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday 9.30am - 2.30pm
  

Facilities

Disabled access
Saturday, some evening opening
Internet computers
Online catalogue
Childrens library
Storytimes
Local studies collection
Exhibition space

Other Information

  • Public wi fi
  • A4 B&W and colour printer
  • A3 & A4 B&W photocopier
  • Scanner
  • Microform reader printer
  • Fax
  • DVDs
  • Audio books
  • Portable hearing loop
  • Creative Writing Group on 2nd Wednesday 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Books Beyond Words group meets monthly on Thursday (please check with library)
  • Chess Club on Wednesday 3pm - 4:30pm
  • Scrabble Club on Friday 2pm - 3:30pm
  • Baby Rhyme Time on Thursday 10am - 10:30am
  • Family Crafts monthly on 2nd Saturday 11am - 1pm
  • Homework help from 3:30pm (term time)
  • IT Buddy available, as well as Family History and Local Studies Help; please book with library

Access

Library is on the first floor. Wheelchair accessible toilet.

Public computers are switched off 15 minutes before the library closes.

Parking

Pay & Display car parks at Albany Place and Stembrook. Designated bays for Blue Badge holders on Queen Street.

Other information

Visit our Wellbeing Zone for health related information.

No out-of-hours book returns facility.

Bus pass applications

Registration of births by appointment on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - private room available.

Search library activities and events on the local Kent directory.

To find a reading group in your area, search the our reading groups listing.

For out of hours enquiries, please contact 24/7 Ask a Kent Librarian.

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