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Renew your library books or check the library catalogue online.

Contact us

Portsmouth City Council
Norrish Central Library
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
Hampshire, PO1 2DX

• Call the city helpdesk on 023 9281 9311
• Email at libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Library news

Turkish Parents' Group
A new Turkish group for parents/carers and their children at North End Library is launching on Friday 12th February at 5.30pm. For further information please contact Linda Collins on 023 9268 8259 or email Libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Join the library and save money!
Portsmouth Library members can enjoy loads of special offers around the city when they show their library card:

• £2 off standard admission to the Blue Reef Aquarium (valid for Adult, Child and Senior tickets)
• 20% discount at Adventure Golf at Clarence Pier
• 20% discount at Mozzarella Joes pizza restaurant
  

News and special events

Forthcoming events
The Word newsletter
The Book Case: Portsmouth's new book review website

Library membership

Library membership and how to join
What we stock
What you can borrow
How to return and renew your items
How to request an item
Getting the most from our online catalogue

Library services

Community Library Services
Cultural Diversity Services
Children and young people
Computers, the Internet and IT training
School Library Service
Reading groups in Portsmouth
Fax, Photocopying and Laminating Services

Information Services

Information Services: an introduction
Online resources
Family, local and naval history
The Charles Dickens and Conan Doyle Collections
Enquire: Ask a librarian a question

Libraries in Portsmouth

Central Library
Alderman Lacey Library, Copnor
Beddow Library, Milton
Carnegie Library, Fratton
Cosham Library
Elm Grove Library
North End Library
Paulsgrove Library
Portsea Library
Mobile Library Service