I have been using this library since it was first opened (and used to use Milton library which is…read morenow the community hall next door). I know many of the staff quite well, and my children enjoyed many activities run by the library over the years. before I had access to a computer I regularly used the computer facilities here. I've always found his library to be very convenient (with a bus stop just outside) and a great place to visit.

Staff are very helpful and friendly. The books are always tidy and everywhere is clean. They hold…read moreregular literary events that are always worth going along to. I particularly enjoyed their Murder Mystery evening over the summer. The book club is also very welcoming and we do read some interesting books.

This library building isn't very appealing, but it's whats inside that counts and there's lots to…read morechoose from! the library offers a lot of services, and has a cafe and toilet facilities. I am more likely to visit central Library if I need a reference book than to browse for something relaxing to read.

This is my local library in Fratton and it is quite big and stocks a lot of books for both adults…read moreand children. The staff are friendly and helpful and are happy to order you a book from another library in the city if it's not available from them. There are computers in the library with access to the internet and also photocopying facilities. The library also sells visitors parking permits to residents of Fratton on production of proof of residency. The library is housed in a lovely building on Fratton Road and the foyer has leaflets and posters advertising local events. The major downfall is the lack of parking in the area.

Unlike Central library, this is a beautiful building, unfortunately it's not in the most beautiful…read morepart of the city, but there is bus stop right outside so it is pretty convenient. I think that this library has the nicest atmosphere of the libraries I use as inside as it's light and airy and has nice architecture. As always the staff are great.

This library is situated in the centre of North End. It is very easy to get there because lots of…read morebuses stop next to it. The staff are very polite. They are very helpful. They are always ready to help and give some information on your require.The atmosphere is very calm. There is a great range of books of different genres. So you can easily can find something to read according to your preferences. You also are able to read magazines there. They offer a wide choice of them. This library was very useful for me when I moved there and did not have internet access for the first days of living in North End. They offer free access to the internet which helps to look through your e-mail and do a search.

This is one of the bigger libraries in the city and as such I think it has a great range of books…read moreavailable. It's in a convenient location to pop in if you are doing your shopping in northend anyway. The staff are very helpful and the opening hours are quiet convenient.

very useful for all in the community - would be lost without itread more

A good library on the top floor of the shopping centre with a good selection of books, dvds and cds…read moreto borrow. They also have a small selection of good books for sale at good prices. They have a few computers with free internet connection that you can use which are normally in use when I go. There are newspapers and magazines to read. There are lots of leaflets to pick up from here. They have activities on each week including baby rhyme time and toddlertime. Most of the staff are friendly. There are toilets very close by. The library is closed on a Wednesday.