Library clubs and activities in Dorset

Help for households with oil heating

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Easter closure

This library will be closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April. We will be open as normal on all other days.

Library details

High Street
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2NU
Get directions to Swanage Library

01929 423485
Facebook page
swanagelibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

This library is part of Dorset's Family Hub network

Opening times

Monday:	10am to 5pm
Tuesday:	10am to 5pm
Wednesday:	Midday to 6pm
Thursday:	Closed
Friday:	10am to 5pm
Saturday:	10am to 1pm
Sunday:	Closed

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Events

Mini Historians

Dates: Friday 20 February 2026

to Friday 8 January 2027

Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Kids around dogs

Date: Tuesday 7 April 2026

Time: 2:30pm to 4pm

Our Last Steps

Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm

More events at Swanage Library

Dates, times and more details about all events happening at Swanage Library.

Clubs and activities

Find out details and times of regular clubs and activities at Swanage Library:

Lego club Saturday
Rhyme time Friday
Cuppa and company Monday
Digital Champion sessions Monday
Board Game Cafe Wednesday
Chess club: monthly - on the First Wednesday of every month
Not just books: monthly - on the Third Monday of every month
Story time star time: various dates
SENsational story and play: various dates
Knit and natter Tuesday
Dementia Friendly Purbeck Information: monthly - on the Second Monday of every month
Crochet club: monthly - on the Second Tuesday of every month , monthly - on the Fourth Tuesday of every month
Citizens Advice at Swanage Library Tuesday
Purbeck writers group: monthly - on the Fourth Monday of every month
Befriending after bereavement café: monthly - on the Third Wednesday of every month

Services and facilities

Help getting online
Free WiFi
Public Computers
Printing Facilities - A4 and A3 photocopying

Virtual tour

Take a walk around our Swanage Library and explore the space before visiting in person.

Accessibility

There are a number of facilities at the library to improve accessibility:

wheelchair accessible entrance
buggy/pushchair access
full internal access
accessible lift
disabled toilet
baby changing facilities
Home Library service - a free library service for the housebound, people living in residential or nursing homes or sheltered housing
Library services for visually impaired people
our Libraries have many books which may help you or your family support people on the autism spectrum. Find out more about support libraries can offer

Volunteering at a library

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Help for households with oil heating

Swanage Library

Library details

Opening times

Join

Renew

Search the catalogue and reserve

Borrowing e-books and audio books

Events

Mini Historians

Kids around dogs

Our Last Steps

More events at Swanage Library

Clubs and activities

Services and facilities

Virtual tour

Accessibility

Volunteering at a library

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