Overview 

Libraries in Swale are administered by Kent County Council, for more information see Kent County Council - Libraries

You can find information about Swale's libraries by clicking on the library name below.

Where are the Libraries in the Borough?

• Sittingbourne Library
• Teynham Library
• Boughton-under-Blean Library
• Faversham Library
• Minster-in-Sheppey Library
• Queenborough Library
• Sheerness Library
• Mobile Libraries.

Libraries in Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne Library

Address:

Opening Times:

• Monday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Tuesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Wednesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Thursday - 9.00am to 8.00pm
• Friday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Saturday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Sunday - Closed

Call: 01795 476545 or 477041
Email: sittingbournelibrary@kent.gov.uk
Fax: 01795 428376

Access: Ramped access. Automatic doors.

Parking: Public pay and display car park by library, with designated Orange Badge holder bays.

Facilities: Computers with Free Internet Access, Microsoft Office packages and the computerized library catalogue. Photocopier (black and white); fax; induction loop; exhibition facilities. Videos, DVDs, CDs, playstation games, talking books. Public toilets in car park outside library.

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Teynham Library

Address:

Opening Times:

• Monday - 2.00pm - 5.00pm
• Tuesday - 9.30am - 12.00pm
• Wednesday - 2.00pm - 6.00pm
• Thursday - 9.30am - 12.00pm
• Friday - Closed
• Saturday - 10.00am - 2.00pm
• Sunday - Closed

Call: 01795 521674
Fax: 01795 521674

Group Library Headquarters: Sittingbourne Library

Access: Level access. Doors easy to open. Toilet accessible for wheelchair users.

Parking: On street parking or free car park at rear (access to it via Frognall Gardens).

Nearest Local Studies Collection: Sittingbourne Library

Facilities: Computers with Free Internet Access and Microsoft Office packages. Photocopier; Wheelchair-accessible public toilet. Videos, talking books.

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Libraries in Faversham

Boughton-under-Blean Library

Address:

Opening Times:

• Monday - Closed
• Tuesday - 10.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm
• Wednesday - Closed
• Thursday - Closed
• Friday - 2.00pm - 6.00pm
• Saturday - Closed
• Sunday - Closed

Call: (01227) 751860

Group Library Headquarters: Sittingbourne Library

Access: Level access. Wheelchair users can have access via large gate - please ring library in advance to make arrangements.

Parking: Ample free parking at the village hall.

Nearest Local Studies Collection: Faversham Library

Facilities: Computers with Free Internet Access and Microsoft Office packages. Videos, talking books.

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Faversham Library

Address:

Opening Times:

• Monday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Tuesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Wednesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Thursday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Friday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Saturday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Sunday - Closed

Call: 01795 532448
Fax: 01795 591229

Group Library Headquarters: Sittingbourne Library

Access: Level access. Automatic doors.

Parking: Public car park adjacent to the library.

Facilities: Computers with Free Internet Access, Microsoft Office packages and the computerised library catalogue. Photocopier; fax; microfiche reader/printer; print magnifier; exhibition space. Videos, DVDs, CDs, talking books.

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Libraries in Isle of Sheppey

Minster-in-Sheppey Library

Address:

Opening Times:

• Monday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Tuesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Wednesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Thursday - Closed
• Friday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Saturday - 10.00am to 2.00pm
• Sunday - Closed

Call: 01795 872363
Fax: 01795 877355

Group Library Headquarters: Sittingbourne Library

Access: Ramped access. All on one level.

Parking: Parking opposite library.

Nearest Local Studies Collection: Sheerness Library

Facilities: Computers with Free Internet Access, Microsoft Office packages and the computerized library catalogue. Photocopier; fax. Videos, DVDs, CDs, talking books.

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Queenborough Library

Address:

Opening Times:

• Monday - 2.00pm - 5.00pm
• Tuesday - 9.00am - 12.00pm
• Wednesday - 2.00pm - 5.00pm
• Thursday - 9.00am - 12.00pm
• Friday - 2.00pm - 5.00pm
• Saturday - 10.00am to 2.00pm
• Sunday - Closed

Call: 01795 663695
Fax: 01795 663695

Group Library Headquarters: Sittingbourne Library

Access: Level access.

Parking: Parking to rear of library, with no designated bays for disabled drivers.

Nearest Local Studies Collection: Sheerness Library

Facilities: Computers with Free Internet Access and Microsoft Office packages. Photocopier; fax. Videos and Talking Books

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Sheerness Library

Address:

Opening Times:

• Monday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Tuesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Wednesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Thursday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Friday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Saturday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Sunday - Closed

Call: 08458 247200
Email: sheernesslibrary@kent.gov.uk
Fax: 01795 581879

Group Library Headquarters: Sittingbourne Library

Access: Level entrance. Automatic doors. Platform lift to first floor.

Parking: Nearest long stay car park is Cross Street. There is also the Bridge Street car park.

Facilities: Photocopier. Talking books, DVD's, CD's. Internet access, gallery wall.

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