Category: Libraries

[osm_map lat="52.6669546" lon="-1.1654443" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Situated on Beaumont Way in the Beaumont Leys area of north Leicester, Beaumont Leys Library is a public library run by Leicester City Council. The postcode for the site is LE4 1DS, placing it within the northern residential suburbs of the city. The library can be reached by phone on +44 116 299 5460, and further information is available through the Leicester City Council website.Opening Hours and AccessThe library is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 6:30pm, and on Fridays from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Saturday hours are shorter, running from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library is closed on Sundays and on public holidays. Free internet access is available on site, making it a practical resource for residents who need to get online without…

[osm_map lat="52.6504932" lon="-1.1203071" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Belgrave Library sits within the Belgrave neighbourhood of Leicester, one of the city's most historically significant areas to the north of the city centre. Belgrave has long been associated with Leicester's South Asian community, and the library on Belgrave Road and its surrounding streets form a well-used part of local civic life. The area is easily reached by bus routes running along Belgrave Road, which connects directly into the city centre within about a mile.The Library and Its SettingBelgrave Library is a public lending library serving residents across this part of the city. It provides access to books, digital resources, and community services for the local population. The building sits within a neighbourhood characterised by independent shops, temples, and family-run businesses, particularly along Belgrave…

[osm_map lat="52.6203536" lon="-1.1247064" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Situated on University Road in Leicester, the David Wilson Library is the main library of the University of Leicester, serving students, researchers, and academic staff from its address at LE1 7RH. The building sits within the university's campus, which runs along University Road to the south of the city centre, within easy walking distance of Leicester's museums and cultural quarter.Opening Hours and AccessOne of the most practical aspects of the David Wilson Library is its round-the-clock availability - it operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Wireless internet access is available throughout the building via the Eduroam network, which is widely used across university campuses. The library can be contacted by phone on +44 116 252 2448 or by email at library@leicester.ac.uk,…

[osm_map lat="52.6211355" lon="-1.0774687" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting along Evington Lane in the east of Leicester, Evington Library occupies the address at number 200, within the LE5 6DH postcode district. The library is within easy reach of the residential streets that make up the Evington area, a largely suburban part of the city lying to the south-east of the city centre.Visiting Evington LibraryThe library is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 until 18:30, on Fridays from 10:00 until 17:00, and on Saturdays from 10:00 until 16:00. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Visitors can contact the library directly by phone on +44 116 221 1286. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, making it usable for people with mobility needs.Facilities and AccessEvington Library provides free internet access to visitors, which…

[osm_map lat="52.5899126" lon="-1.1462874" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library sits on Hillsborough Road in Leicester, operated by Leicester City Council. The facility offers free internet access and is fully wheelchair accessible, making it a convenient resource for the local community. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, with closure on public holidays. The library is housed within the Eyres Monsell Community Centre, serving the wider neighbourhood with essential information and digital services.Located in the LE2 postcode district, the library can be reached by phone on 0116 278 7294 for enquiries or to check availability of materials. As a self-service facility, it provides residents with flexible access to borrowing and returning items outside of staffed opening hours, combining traditional library functions with modern convenience for those living and…

[osm_map lat="52.6396155" lon="-1.150548" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting on Mantle Road in the LE3 postal district of Leicester, Fosse Neighbourhood Centre and Library is a public facility run by Leicester City Council. It occupies a building in the Fosse area of the city, a predominantly residential part of west Leicester with streets of terraced housing and local shops nearby.What the Library OffersAs a neighbourhood library, Fosse Neighbourhood Centre and Library provides free internet access to visitors, making it a practical resource for residents who need to go online. The combination of a neighbourhood centre and library under one roof means the building supports a range of community uses beyond simply borrowing books.Getting ThereThe library is located on Mantle Road, Leicester, with the postcode LE3 5HG. Leicester City Council operates the facility…

[osm_map lat="52.6525606" lon="-1.0675393" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting within the Hamilton area of Leicester, Hamilton Library & Learning Centre is a public library run by Leicester City Council. Hamilton is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east of the city, and the library forms part of the local community infrastructure serving the people who live there.What the Library OffersAs a combined library and learning centre, the facility brings together traditional library services alongside learning resources under one roof. This kind of dual-purpose building is typical of Leicester City Council's approach to community provision, making public spaces work for a wider range of visitors, from those borrowing books to those seeking educational support.Getting ThereHamilton is accessible from central Leicester by road, with the neighbourhood lying to the north-east of the city. Leicester City…

[osm_map lat="52.6328659" lon="-1.114503" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Highfields Library sits within the Highfields area of Leicester, a busy residential neighbourhood south-east of the city centre. The library carries the postcode LE2 0DS, placing it among the streets and houses of one of Leicester's more densely populated inner suburbs.The Highfields AreaHighfields has long been one of Leicester's most mixed and well-established inner-city communities. The neighbourhood lies within easy reach of the city centre and is served by local roads connecting it to the wider urban area. Nearby streets are lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, and the area has a strong tradition of community facilities serving local residents.About the LibraryHighfields Library is a public library building providing residents of the surrounding area with access to books, resources, and community services. As…

[osm_map lat="52.6164623" lon="-1.1185131" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting on Clarendon Park Road in the Knighton area of Leicester, Knighton Library is a public lending library at number 165, just south of the city centre in the LE2 postcode district. The surrounding streets are largely residential, with Clarendon Park nearby offering a mix of Victorian terraces, independent shops, and cafés that give this part of Leicester a distinctly local character.Facilities and AccessKnighton Library is operated by Leicester City Council and is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 18:30, on Fridays from 10:00 to 17:00, and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00. The library has an internet access terminal available free of charge, making it a useful stop for anyone needing to get online. Visitors can contact the library directly by phone…

[osm_map lat="52.6329926" lon="-1.1323364" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Leicester Central Library sits on Bishop Street in the city centre, within the LE1 postcode area. The surrounding streets include a mix of civic buildings and commercial premises typical of central Leicester, and the library is within easy walking distance of the city's main shopping areas and public transport connections. It is operated by Leicester City Council and functions as the principal public library for the city.Visiting the LibraryThe building is open Monday to Thursday from 09:30 until 19:00, on Fridays from 09:30 until 17:00, and on Saturdays from 09:00 until 16:00. It is closed on Sundays. These hours make it accessible to people who work standard weekday hours, particularly those who can visit on weekday evenings or on Saturday mornings. Free Wi-Fi is…

[osm_map lat="52.6477493" lon="-1.0530305" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Netherhall Library is a public library located in the Netherhall area of Leicester. The library provides local residents with access to books, resources, and community services, sitting within a residential part of the city that is characterised by its streets of housing and neighbourhood amenities. Netherhall itself lies in the eastern part of Leicester, and the library is a practical facility for people living in and around this part of the city.Visiting Netherhall LibraryAs a neighbourhood library, Netherhall Library is well placed to serve the surrounding community. Leicester has a network of branch libraries spread across its districts, and Netherhall is one of the local points where residents can borrow books, use reference materials, or access other library services. Those travelling to the area…

[osm_map lat="52.6109415" lon="-1.1352036" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Tucked within the Aylestone Park Leisure Centre in Leicester, New Aylestone Park Library brings together two community amenities under one roof. The arrangement means residents can combine a visit to the library with use of the leisure centre's facilities, making it a practical stop in the Aylestone area of the city.A Library Within a Leisure CentreThe library occupies space inside the leisure centre building, an arrangement that reflects how public services in Leicester have evolved to share premises and remain accessible to local communities. The Aylestone Park site is well placed for residents in the southern parts of Leicester, with the surrounding area a mix of residential streets and local green space typical of this part of the city.Visiting New Aylestone Park LibraryWhether visiting…

[osm_map lat="52.6639008" lon="-1.0904224" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting on Humberstone Lane in Leicester's LE4 9HA postcode, the RCM Software Library occupies Unit Q and operates as part of the Retro Computer Museum, a private non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving computing history. The library is based on the first floor and is accessible by permit, meaning visitors should arrange access in advance rather than turning up without prior contact.What the RCM Software Library ContainsThe library collects and holds software associated with retro and vintage computing, complementing the broader mission of the Retro Computer Museum to document and protect early digital technology. As a permit-access facility run by a non-profit, it caters primarily to researchers, enthusiasts, and those with a specific interest in computing heritage rather than casual walk-in visitors.Getting ThereHumberstone Lane is…

[osm_map lat="52.6628712" lon="-1.1039104" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Rushey Mead Library is a public library located in the Rushey Mead area of Leicester, a residential neighbourhood in the north of the city. The library sits within a community that is well served by local streets and housing, making it a convenient resource for residents across the surrounding area.The Local AreaRushey Mead is a largely residential part of Leicester, with the library providing a practical community facility for those living nearby. The neighbourhood sits to the north of the city centre, and the library is accessible from the local road network that connects this part of Leicester to other parts of the city.Visiting Rushey Mead LibraryAs a public library, Rushey Mead Library provides borrowing services and a space for reading and study for…

[osm_map lat="52.5967794" lon="-1.1403052" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting within the Southfields area of Leicester, Southfields Library serves the LE2 postcode district and is better known locally by its affectionate nickname, the Pork Pie Library. That name comes from the building's distinctive circular, tiered architecture, which bears an unmistakable resemblance to the Melton Mowbray delicacy the city is so closely associated with. It is one of the more architecturally recognisable public buildings in south Leicester.Visiting the LibraryThe library is fully wheelchair accessible, making it straightforward for all visitors to use. As a branch of Leicester's public library network, it provides residents of the surrounding Southfields neighbourhood and nearby streets with access to books, resources, and community services. The LE2 6QS postcode places it within easy reach of the broader south Leicester suburbs.

[osm_map lat="52.6405259" lon="-1.0978924" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] St Barnabas Library is a public library in Leicester, taking its name from the St Barnabas area of the city. As a local lending library, it provides residents with access to books, resources, and community services in a neighbourhood setting. Leicester's library network includes a number of branch libraries spread across different parts of the city, with St Barnabas Library forming part of that local provision.Finding St Barnabas LibraryThe library sits within a residential part of Leicester, surrounded by the streets and houses typical of the St Barnabas neighbourhood. Leicester's city centre is within reach, and the wider area is well connected by local roads and bus routes that run through this part of the city. For those planning a visit, the interactive map…

[osm_map lat="52.6395731" lon="-1.1211207" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting within the St Matthew's area of Leicester, St Matthew's Library is a public library serving one of the city's inner neighbourhoods. The St Matthew's estate lies close to the city centre, making the library reasonably accessible for residents on foot as well as those arriving by bus along the surrounding routes that connect this part of Leicester to the wider urban area.The Local AreaThe St Matthew's neighbourhood is a largely residential part of Leicester, with housing streets running close to the city centre's eastern edge. The library sits within this community as a local resource, providing access to books, information, and public services for people living nearby.A Community ResourceAs with many neighbourhood libraries in Leicester, St Matthew's Library plays a practical part in…

[osm_map lat="52.6230637" lon="-1.1643641" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] The Brite Centre is a library located in Leicester, providing local residents with access to books, resources, and community services. As a neighbourhood library, it plays a practical part in the daily life of those living nearby, offering a quiet space for reading, study, and information.What to ExpectThe Brite Centre functions as a public library building, making it a useful stop for anyone in the surrounding area of Leicester who needs library facilities. Whether visiting to borrow books, use reference materials, or simply find a calm space away from the street, the centre is a straightforward community resource within the city.Getting ThereLeicester is well connected by road and public transport, with bus routes running across the city making most neighbourhoods accessible without a car.…

[osm_map lat="52.6370201" lon="-1.0500391" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Thurnby Lodge Library is a public library serving the Thurnby Lodge area of Leicester, a residential neighbourhood situated to the east of the city centre. The library provides local residents with access to books, resources, and community services within a part of Leicester that is largely made up of housing estates and suburban streets.The Surrounding AreaThurnby Lodge itself is a post-war estate on Leicester's eastern fringe, close to the boundary with Leicestershire's rural hinterland. The neighbourhood sits within reach of the Scraptoft and Hamilton areas, and local roads connect residents towards the A47 and other routes into the city. As with many suburban Leicester libraries, Thurnby Lodge Library plays a practical role in day-to-day life for those living nearby, particularly for families and older…

[osm_map lat="52.6296476" lon="-1.1481088" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Westcotes Library sits on Narborough Road in Leicester, at numbers 38-40, within the LE3 postcode district. Narborough Road is one of the city's busiest arterial routes, running south-west from the city centre through residential neighbourhoods, and the library is well placed for residents across the Westcotes area and beyond.Visiting the LibraryRun by Leicester City Council, Westcotes Library is open seven days a week. Monday to Wednesday it stays open until 7pm, making it one of the more accessible branch libraries for people coming in after work or school. Thursday and Friday hours run to 5pm, Saturday to 4pm, and Sunday from noon to 4pm. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout.Getting ThereThe library is straightforward to reach by road…

[osm_map lat="52.619668" lon="-1.1246818" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] WQEIC Library is a library located in Leicester, serving the local community and those connected to the wider Queen Elizabeth I College area. The library building provides reading and study resources for its users, sitting within a city that has a well-established network of educational and public institutions spread across its neighbourhoods.About the LibraryLeicester itself is a city in the East Midlands with a long history of learning and civic infrastructure. The WQEIC Library fits within this tradition, offering a dedicated space for study and research. The college context suggests the library primarily caters to students and staff, though its presence adds to the educational fabric of the surrounding area.