Coventry Libraries and Information Services
There are 16 community libraries in the city, as well as the Central Library, offering over 400,000 books on a whole host of subjects, including books on tape, in large print and in community languages and a mobile library service brings the service to your doorstep at different locations throughout the city. The libraries also provide music libraries, newspapers, magazines, readers' groups and an array of community information and events. CDs, DVDs and other items are also available for loan.
Joining the library is free and easy to do for information on how to join.
The Central Library in the city centre is where people can pick up leaflets and other helpful information about events and services across the city and beyond. It is also the home to the PeopleLink (external website) community information and OPIN (Older People's Information Network) (external website) databases.
Visit our on-line collection of images of the city www.picturesofcoventry.co.uk (external website) .
Computers offering Internet access and a range of software are available in all community libraries, with trained staff on hand to give help and advice free of charge. For information on booking a computer online.
Library news
Tile Hill Library Grand opening
The official opening will take place on Friday 23 May for more details please visit our Tile Hill Library Grand Opening page
Spring Bank Holiday
All libraries will be closed on Monday 26 May.
On Tuesday 27 May the Central Library will be open from9.00am to 8.00pm and Earlsdon Community Library and Stoke Community Library will be ope from 9.00am to 5.00pm. All Other libraries will be closed.
Coventry International Festival of Literature
Visit our page to findout what is going on in the City.
 | National Year of ReadingRick Riordan visits the Central Library, hear him talk about his fantastic Percy Jackson series on Thursday 22nd May 7.00pm until 8.00pm for more information visit our page. For information about whats happing in Coventry please visit our National Year of Reading pages |
Changes to library fees and charges from 31 March 2008
Please visit our library fees and overdue/late fines pages for details
Local Studies Service
Before the move to the new History Centre there will be changes to the Local Studies Service, from 1 April 2008. For more information visit our History Centre page.
Courses in Libraries
For information on what you can learn in your local library. New Free ESOL courses in the Central Library.
Coventry Inspiration Book Awards
 | We have our winners! Congratulations to the authors and thank you to everyone that has taken part so enthusiastically. The 2008 Awards ceremony will be held in St Mary's Hall on June 4th. If you would like tickets for this event please telephone 024 7683 2338. To find out which books have won and to leave comments, log on to: www.myvotescoventry.org |
Coventry Direct One Stop Shop in Bell Green and Tile Hill Libraries
Residents in the north-east and Tile Hill area of the City can now use a wide range of services in their local area, by visiting the One Stop Shop. Visit the Bell Green Library and Tile Hill Library pages for more information.
People's Network online services from England's public libraries
Enquire, Discover and Read - 24/7 library services to help answer any question, guide you through the web and explore books and reading online. For more information visit see People's Network page
Contact Details:
Andrew Green, Head of Library and Information ServiceCommunity Services Directorate
Culture, Leisure and Libraries
Libraries and Information Service
2nd Floor, West Orchard House
28-34 Corporation Street
Coventry, CV1 1GF
e-mail: Helene.gray@coventry.gov.uk
Telephone: 024 7683 2402
Fax: 024 7683 2470
Text phone: 024 7683 2408
