Southcote Library

See www.reading.gov.uk/leisure/libraries for opening hours and information.

For the latest on rhymetimes, see https://www.reading.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/rhymetimes/

Services we provide:

  • Books - Fiction and non-fiction books for both adults and children
  • Spoken word CDs
  • Large print books
  • National and local newspapers
  • Colour and black and white printing
  • Computer and wi-fi access including printing from own device over wi-fi
  • Foreign language books - children's Cantonese books, adult Urdu and Polish fiction
  • Loanable Chromebooks with built in internet access
  • Tablets to access the internet in the library
  • Photocopier
  • Study space

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

Contact Name
Rachel Gorst
Contact Position
Branch Manager
Telephone
0118 9015109 0118 9015109
E-mail
info@readinglibraries.org.uk
Website
www.reading.gov.uk/libraries
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Where to go

Name
Southcote Library
Address
Southcote Community Hub
Coronation Square
Reading
Postcode
RG30 3QP
Directions to RG30 3QP

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Open Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat; Closed Mon, Weds, Sun & Bank Holidays
Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Session Information
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Friday: 9am - 12pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed

Availability

Referral required
No

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Disclaimer

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.

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Contact the Team

Family Information Service

fis@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

SEND Local Offer

localoffer@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

Adult & Carers Support

CSAAdvice.Signposting@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3747 0118 937 3747
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