Leicester Central Library

Central Library currently closed

The Central Library is currently closed whilst our staff provide support to other council services in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) in Leicester.

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Specific to Central Library

This library has some services and materials which are only available here. These are as follows: 

• Electoral register (full version) for Leicester (all libraries have the local register)
• Access to Ancestry Online libraries edition
• Law and legislation including UK Acts of Parliament (predating all acts being available online)
• Stretton Collection: books and memorabilia relating to British railway development from the 19th Century (Available to view by prior arrangement)
• Microfiche and microfilm reader printer
• Colour Photocopier

Computers and internet

• Free use of computers, internet and office software
• Computer sessions for beginners
• Free WiFi

Accessibility

The library is on two floors, accessible via a lift or stairs. It has a wide front entrance with an accessible entrance with ramp adjacent to the main entrance. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor for use with a Radar key. We also have large keys keyboards and trackballs.

For Children and Young People

• Children's books for all ages, from babies to young adults
• Toddler Time every Friday 10am - 12 noon
• Baby changing facilities

Access further services

• Borrow an eBook, eAudiobook or download an eMagazine
• Information and reference
• Volunteer in libraries
• Accessibility, health and wellbeing
• Children and young people

Contact us

Ring us: 0116 299 5401
Write to us: Bishop Street, LE1 6AA
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