Coronavirus

Due to the COVID-19 situation, some of the organisations listed on this site have posted service updates and will continue doing so. Many phone lines and websites are still available, however some contact details may have changed. Try the organisation's own website if you're having difficulty getting through.

If you have any queries, please email us at dos@reading.gov.uk or fis@reading.gov.uk

Battle Library

This library is currently temporarily closed. Central, Caversham and Tilehurst libraries are open on reduced hours - please see www.reading.gov.uk/libraryrestart for latest information. Our online library is available at www.reading.gov.uk/elibrary

Services we provide:

Books - Fiction and non-fiction books for both adults and children
Books in Polish and Urdu
Spoken word and music CDs & cassettes
DVDs
Large print books
National and local newspapers
Selection of magazines
Community room and garden
Wi-Fi and free Internet access
Photocopier
Study space
Public toilets
Toy Library - reserve and pick up small items.

Use Reading Libraries Online Learning to practise the Driving Theory and Citizenship tests. Follow the link for the full list of online learning services.

You are welcome into any of our libraries to read a newspaper, join our rhymetimes for pre-school children or work on your own. Internet & wi-fi are free, but you must have a library card. Bring proof of signature to sign up. If you also bring proof of address, you can borrow books, CDs and DVDs. Sign up online for ebooks.

Throughout the school holidays activities arranged for children and families see website for more details.

Who to contact

Telephone: 0118 9015100
Website: www.reading.gov.uk/leisure/libraries

Where to go

Name: Battle Library
Address: 420
Oxford Road
Reading
Postcode: RG30 1EE

Time / Date Details

Time of day: Morning
Afternoon
Session Information: Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 12pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday and bank holidays: Closed

Other Details

Costs

Is there a charge for using this service?: No

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This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.