Liverpool's branch libraries

Our branch libraries have free wifi and computers with screen magnification and text to speech software, printers and photocopiers. Some branch libraries host One Stop Shops. You can also drop into Allerton, Garston, Norris Green or Speke Parklands libraries for help with accessing council services. 

View events taking place across our libraries.

• Allerton Library

  Open Today	10:00 am	–	6:00 pm

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  Allerton Road, L18 6HG

  More information

  Facilities

  • Car park
  • Help with accessing council services 

  Accessibility

  • Disabled parking bays on street
  • Access ramp
  • Accessible toilet

  Email us

  allerton.library@liverpool.gov.uk 

  Opening hours

  Monday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Tuesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Wednesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Thursday	Closed
  Friday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Saturday	10:00 am	—	4:00 pm
  Sunday	Closed

• Childwall Library

  Open Today	10:00 am	–	5:00 pm

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  Childwall Road, L15 6UT

  More information

  Facilities

  • Car park

  Accessibility

  • Disabled Parking
  • Accessible toilet

  Email us

  childwall.library@liverpool.gov.uk  

  Opening hours

  Monday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Tuesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Wednesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Thursday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Friday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Saturday	Closed
  Sunday	Closed

• Garston Library

  Open Today	9:00 am	–	4:30 pm

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  Bowdon Road, L19 1QN

  More information

  Facilities

  • Help with accessing council services 
  • Face-to-face adviser appointments

  Accessibility

  • Access ramp 
  • Level path to main entrance
  • Steps with handrail
  • Disabled Parking bays on main road
  • Automatic doors
  • Access to lift
  • Accessible toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Assistance dogs welcome

  Email us

  garston.library@liverpool.gov.uk  

  Opening hours

  Monday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Tuesday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Wednesday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Thursday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Friday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Saturday	Closed
  Sunday	Closed

• Kensington Library

  Open Today	10:00 am	–	5:00 pm

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  Kensington, L7 2RJ

  This library is closed on Monday 30th March 2026. It will reopen on Wednesday 1st April.

   

  More information

  Facilities

  • Face-to-face adviser appointments

  Accessibility

  • Access ramp
  • Level path to main entrance
  • Automatic doors
  • Steps with handrail
  • Accessible toilet
  • Assistance dogs welcome

  Other

  • No parking available

  Email us

  kensington.library@liverpool.gov.uk 

  Opening hours

  Please note that this branch may close for lunch between 12.30pm and 1.30pm, subject to staffing levels.

  Monday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Tuesday	Closed
  Wednesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Thursday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Friday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Saturday	Closed
  Sunday	Closed

• Lee Valley Library

  Open Today	10:00 am	–	5:00 pm

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  Childwall Valley Road, L25 2RF

  This library is closed on Friday 13th March 2026.

   

  More information

  Facilities

  • Face-to-face adviser appointments
  • Car park

  Accessibility

  The following accessible facilities are located in the Millennium Centre.

  • Level path to main entrance
  • Automatic doors
  • Lift access
  • Accessible toilet 
  • Disabled parking bays
  • Assistance dogs welcome

  Email us

  leevalley.library@liverpool.gov.uk 

  Opening hours

  Monday	Closed
  Tuesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Wednesday	Closed
  Thursday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Friday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Saturday	10:00 am	—	4:00 pm
  Sunday	Closed

• Norris Green Library

  Open Today	10:00 am	–	6:00 pm

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  Townsend Avenue, Norris Green, L11 5AF

  More information

  Facilities

  • Help with accessing council services 
  • Face-to-face adviser appointments

  Accessibility

  • Accessible toilet

  Other

  • No parking

  Email us

  norrisgreen.library@liverpool.gov.uk 

  Opening hours

  Monday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Tuesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Wednesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Thursday	Closed
  Friday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Saturday	10:00 am	—	4:00 pm
  Sunday	Closed

• Old Swan Library

  Open Today	10:00 am	–	5:00 pm

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  Prescot Road, Old Swan, L13 5XG

  This library is closed on Saturday 14th March 2026.

   

  More information

  This library does not have public toilets.

  Facilities

  • Face-to-face adviser appointments

  Accessibility

  • Level path to main entrance
  • Access ramp
  • Automatic doors
  • Assistance dogs welcome

  Email us

  oldswan.library@liverpool.gov.uk 

  Opening hours

  Monday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Tuesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Wednesday	Closed
  Thursday	Closed
  Friday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Saturday	10:00 am	—	4:00 pm
  Sunday	Closed

• Sefton Park Library

  Open Today	10:00 am	–	5:00 pm

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  Aigburth Road, L17 4JS

  This library is closed on Thursday 19th March 2026.

   

  More information

  Accessibility

  • Access ramps
  • Accessible toilet
  • Two disabled parking spaces in the grounds

  Email us

  seftonpark.library@liverpool.gov.uk 

  Opening hours

  Monday	Closed
  Tuesday	Closed
  Wednesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Thursday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Friday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Saturday	10:00 am	—	4:00 pm
  Sunday	Closed

• Speke Parklands Library

  Open Today	9:00 am	–	4:30 pm

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  Conleach Road, Speke, L24 0TY

  More information

  Facilities

  • Large car park outside
  • Help with accessing council services 
  • Face-to-face adviser appointments

  Accessibility

  • Accessible on ground level

  Email us

  parklands.library@liverpool.gov.uk 

  Opening hours

  Monday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Tuesday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Wednesday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Thursday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Friday	9:00 am	—	4:30 pm
  Saturday	Closed
  Sunday	Closed

• Spellow Library

  Closed Today

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  125 County Road, L4 3QF

  More information

  Tuesdays and Fridays are self service only with no access to computers.

  Facilities

  • Face-to-face adviser appointments
  • Enterprise business service
  • Training and skills programmes for long term unemployed
  • Smart classrooms
  • Flexible learning spaces

  Accessibility

  • Access ramps
  • Accessible toilet
  • Accessible lift
  • Accessible changing room

  Other

  • No parking

  Email us

  spellow.library@liverpool.gov.uk  

  Opening hours

  Monday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Tuesday	Closed
  Wednesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Thursday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Friday	Closed
  Saturday	10:00 am	—	4:00 pm
  Sunday	Closed

• Toxteth Library

  Closed Today

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  Windsor Street, L8 1XF

  More information

  Facilities

  • Face-to-face adviser appointments
  • Chinese book collection
  • Children's Black interest collection

  Accessibility

  • Two disabled parking spaces (road side access)
  • Access ramps
  • Accessible toilet
  • Accessible lift

  Email us

  toxteth.library@liverpool.gov.uk  

  Opening hours

  Monday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Tuesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Wednesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Thursday	Closed
  Friday	Closed
  Saturday	10:00 am	—	4:00 pm
  Sunday	Closed

• Wavertree Library

  Closed Today

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  Picton Road, L15 4LP

  This library is closed on Tuesday 17th March 2026.

   

  More information

  Facilities

  • Children's library and Bookstart

  Accessibility

  • Access ramps
  • Accessible toilet

  Email us

  wavertree.library@liverpool.gov.uk  

  Opening hours

  Please note that this branch may close for lunch between 12.30pm and 1.30pm, subject to staffing levels.

  Monday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Tuesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Wednesday	Closed
  Thursday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Friday	Closed
  Saturday	10:00 am	—	4:00 pm
  Sunday	Closed

• West Derby Library

  Open Today	10:00 am	–	5:00 pm

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  West Derby Road, Tuebrook, L13 7HQ

  Library Closure

  This library will close on Friday 27th March 2026 and re-open on Monday 30th March.

  More information

  Facilities

  • Informal reading area
  • Space for children, families and young people
  • Study space

  Accessibility

  • Accessible toilet
  • Car parking available at Peter Lloyd Lifestyles, L13 0BH

  Email us

  westderby.library@liverpool.gov.uk 

  Opening hours

  Monday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Tuesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Wednesday	10:00 am	—	6:00 pm
  Thursday	Closed
  Friday	10:00 am	—	5:00 pm
  Saturday	Closed
  Sunday	Closed

Community libraries

The following libraries are managed independently of Liverpool City Council.

Please check their websites for opening hours and event information.

• Croxteth & Dovecot Libraries
• Fazakerley Library
• Walton Life Rooms & Library