Paul's Council Library
Books, learning, community — supporting our residents since 1897

Welcome to your council library

Free membership, over 40,000 titles, digital lending, study spaces, and children's programmes. Whether you need somewhere quiet to work or your next great read, we're here for you.

What's on this week

Story time for under-5s

Tuesdays, 10:30 — Main library

Half an hour of stories, rhymes, and songs. No booking needed, just turn up with your little one.

Digital skills drop-in

Wednesdays, 14:00 — IT suite

Free one-to-one help with email, video calls, online shopping, and council services. Bring your device or use ours.

Local history circle

First Thursday of the month, 19:00

Explore archives, photographs, and oral histories of our borough with volunteer local historians.

Book club

Last Friday of the month, 18:00

This month: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. New members always welcome.

Study space

Term time, weekdays until 21:00

Silent study room bookable by GCSE and A-level students. Free WiFi and power sockets at every desk.

Coding for teens

Saturdays, 11:00

Learn Python, build websites, meet other young coders. Ages 12-17. Booking essential.

Staff area: internal procedures, rota, incident forms and stock management are available via the staff resources page. Access requires a council login.