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
CVS IT Mersey Digital Drop-in Sessions:
Monday, 10-12pm
Wednesday, 10am-12pm
Story & Rhymetime:
Wednesday, 11.30am - Limited places
Shared Reading:
Last Wednesday of the month, 1-2pm
Graphics Group (age 16+):
First Wednesday of the month, 6.30pm
Crafty Companions:
Last Thursday of the month, 1-3pm - Limited places, ask staff for more information
Construction Club:
Last Saturday of the month, 10.30-12.30pm
Features
- FREE WiFi
- Wi-Fi printing
- Self-service colour photocopier
- Quick-reference section
- Local history collection
- Cycle rack
- Car parking in the town: pay-and-display
- The library is on the ground floor
- Automatic entrance doors
- Hearing induction loops
- The library is fully accessible and DDA compliant
- Changing Places facility
- Distributes free sim cards and mobile data
- One Stop Shop is located in the library space
- Meeting Pods - available to book
- Community meeting room - available for hire
- Police surgery