The fully refurbished Southport Library re-opened in 2013 following a major improvement to the Lord Street building, which is part of the wider Atkinson cultural centre project.
The showpiece is the extended children’s section with room for activities and events, which includes a ship, specially made for the library, named after Kathleen - a real fishing boat built in Southport around 1900.
Other additions include a new teenage space, self-service machines and information pods, a wider range of books and access to toilets.
| Opening Hours | Contact Details |
| Monday: 10am-5pm Tuesday: 10am-5pm Wednesday: 10am-5pm Thursday: 10am-5pm Friday: 10am-5pm Saturday: 10am-2pm Sunday: CLOSED |
Southport Library southport.library@sefton.gov.uk |
Activities
Family History
Tuesday, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Digital Drop-in Sessions
Wednesday, 10am-1pm
Story & Rhymetime
Wednesday, 11.30am - Limited places and booking essential. Please telephone the library to reserve a place.
Features
- FREE WiFi
- Cycle rack
- Car parking in the town: pay-and-display or park-and-ride
- ‘Shopmobility’
- The library is on the ground floor
- Automatic entrance doors
- Hearing induction loops
- Self-service colour photocopier
- Quick-reference section
- Local history collection
- The library is fully accessible and DDA compliant
- Distributes free sim cards and mobile data