Central library

Central library opening times

Please note that the Local and Family History Centre is currently closed

To ensure the safety of customers and employees you will be able to:

• Collect pre-ordered books
• Access computer facilities for essential purposes, excluding photocopying and printing

Sadly, whilst we are under national lockdown customers will not be allowed into the building to browse or borrow items.

For those using essential IT services, there will be some necessary restrictions and procedures in place, including:

• Reduced visitor capacity
• Limited time on library computers
• Mandatory hand sanitising on entry and exit
• You need to wear face coverings in the library
• Use of protective screens at counters and around computer terminals
• No public toilet access or casual seating

Customers will also be asked to provide contact details to assist with the government’s Test and Trace programme.

Address

Central Library
Queen Street
Blackpool
FY1 1PX

Telephone: 01253 478080
Email: central.library@blackpool.gov.uk

What's on offer?

• Books
• Large print books
• Talking books
• Newspapers and magazines
• Public access PCs with free access to the internet
• Free wifi access
• Printing, photocopying and scanning
• Local information
• Health information
• Local family and history centre
• Study area
• Hire of meeting and activity rooms

Events and activities

Find out what's happening in Blackpool libraries.

• Library events