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Plymouth City Council
(Central Library)

Public Access:

Plymouth public libraries are open to anyone who lives, works, studies in or visits the city.

Contact Details:

Address: Plymouth Central Library, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AL [View map]

Phone: 01752 305923

E–mail: library@plymouth.gov.uk

Website: www.plymouthlibraries.info

Opening hours:

DayCentral Library
Monday09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday09:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 19:00
Friday09:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
SundayClosed

Services and Facilities:

  • Online Catalogue: www.libcat.info/
  • Books
  • CDs/DVDs for hire
  • Sheet music and play sets for hire
  • Free internet access
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines and journals
  • Jobs and careers information
  • Legislation and legal information
  • Europe Direct Centre
  • Patent and trademark information (member of PATLIB UK)
  • Online library resources: www.cyberlibrary.org.uk
  • Community information: www.webopac.plymouth.gov.uk
  • Disabled access
  • Photocopying
  • Coffee machine

Special Collections:

  • Local Studies collection
  • Naval History collection
  • Music collection
  • Drama collection