Library details
High Street
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2NU
Get directions to Swanage Library
01929 423485
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[email protected]
This library is part of Dorset's Family Hub network
Opening times
| Monday: | 10am to 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday: | 10am to 5pm |
| Wednesday: | Midday to 6pm |
| Thursday: | Closed |
| Friday: | 10am to 5pm |
| Saturday: | 10am to 1pm |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Events

Dates: Friday 20 February 2026
to Friday 8 January 2027
Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Date: Friday 12 June 2026
Time: 3pm to 4pm

Date: Saturday 13 June 2026
Time: 11:30am to 12 noon

Dates, times and more details about all events happening at Swanage Library.
Clubs and activities
Find out details and times of regular clubs and activities at Swanage Library:
- Saturday
- Friday
- Monday
- Monday
- Wednesday
- : monthly - on the First Wednesday of every month
- : monthly - on the Third Monday of every month
- : various dates
- Tuesday
- : monthly - on the Second Monday of every month
- : monthly - on the Second Tuesday of every month , monthly - on the Fourth Tuesday of every month
- Tuesday
- : monthly - on the Fourth Monday of every month
- : monthly - on the Third Wednesday of every month
- : monthly - on the Fourth Wednesday of every month
Services and facilities
- Help getting online
- Free WiFi
- Public Computers
- Printing Facilities - A4 and A3 photocopying
Virtual tour
Take a walk around our Swanage Library and explore the space before visiting in person.
Accessibility
There are a number of facilities at the library to improve accessibility:
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- buggy/pushchair access
- full internal access
- accessible lift
- disabled toilet
- baby changing facilities
- Home Library service - a free library service for the housebound, people living in residential or nursing homes or sheltered housing
- Library services for visually impaired people
- our Libraries have many books which may help you or your family support people on the autism spectrum. Find out more about support libraries can offer