Had to use here while doing a Community project. A well stocked library with very helpful staff,…read moreand, even researched some of the books for me. Tucked away outside of the main shopping area but close enough to get lunch. Parking not a problem. Photocopying facilities available.

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.

Fantastic library based in the civic centre - easy to access from town. Is absolutely huge, with…read moreamazing selection of books, and I think around 50+ computers with internet access. Has reference library downstairs with rows and rows of desks surrounded by books, directories and so on. Also has wide range of magazines and trade directories that you can look through. Just next door is an art gallery and a cafe which does lovely food in a really attractive environment. It also has a small gift shop where you can buy artist's work from as well as stationery, cards etc.

A good library in town with many books, papers, magazines, cds and films. They have computers that…read moreyou can use to access the internet and there is normally a queue to use these. The library is located inside the civic centre and is quite big on three floors.

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 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.

A nice sized library with a great selection. Includes a coffee area and online access and has very…read morefriendly staff.

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.

The volunteers are absolutely lovely, including the older woman and the young man however there's…read moreno clear way to make any community group booking. Was told one week we could make a booking of the community room and then the next week we were told that member of staff can no longer book the room and that we must contact someone else.

Lovely old library, which was under threat of closure some time ago, but fortunately remains! Is…read moresplit into two main sections, one for children and teenagers and the other for adults. Has a lot of character, but also has modern touches such as internet access. Staff here are very friendly and helpful - not long ago they were still issuing tickets for books rather than using barcodes on cards, but they have updated now and as the library never seems to be overly busy, you can be in and out fairly quickly. Main problem is parking as there doesn't seem to be any nearby, and on corner of busy road so difficult to be dropped off.