The Central Library has the following departments:
The Opening times for these Libraries, except the Reading Aids Unit, are:
| Opening Days | Central Library Departments Opening Times | Reading Aids Unit Opening Times |
| Monday | 9am - 6pm | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 7pm | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 7pm | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm | 10am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am - 5pm | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
The Central Reference Library offers a public enquiry service and Reference Only access to:
Other Services: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database and Presentation software, CD-Roms, Meeting Room/IT suite for hire, Fax Service (sending and receiving), Photocopier, Scanning Facilities, Study area and study rooms.
For a full list of the newspapers and journals held in the Central Library, please see the Journal Holdings Central Library document attached to this page.
Any child from 0 to 16 may join the Library. An application form will need to be countersigned by a parent or guardian and proof of identity will be required. The Children's Library offers:
Lending Services:
Books, Paperbacks, Large Print Books including storybooks, Poems, Jokes, board, picture books, touch and feel, lift the flap, DVD's & Videos, Spoken Word Cassettes.
Other Services:
Reference Books, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, database and presentation software, school visits.
*Activities at the Children's Library include:
Storytelling, craft sessions, the annual Summer reading game.
The Lending Library is a section in Central Library which offers:
Lending Services:
Books, Paperbacks, Large Print Books, Music CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray Discs
Other Services:
Word Processing, Spreadsheets, database and presentation software, CD-Roms, Meeting Rooms, Scanning Facilities.
The music and film collection (CDs, DVDs sheet music and scores) can be found on the first floor in the Central Lending Library.
Spoken word items on cassettes and CDs are on the ground floor foyer.
Now available: Spoken word books on MP3 Disks and Digital Audio Books for loan.
To find out how to join a Library please visit the following web page:
To find out what you can borrow, and other membership information please visit the following web page:
Please visit the following page for details of fees and charges: Library Fees and Charges
Please visit the following page for a list of events taking place at this library and other community libraries: Library Events Calendar
There are events throughout the areas of Doncaster. Please visit the following pages for details of what's on in and around your local area.
Contact us
eMail: Central Library