Canterbury Library

Absolutely love this library! Staff are very friendly and welcoming ☺️ a lot of children books we read and read and read . Well done Canterbury for this awesome place

Very patient with me not knowing using a computer, printer or scanning!I asked if I can pay bit more for the services they offered me.They said... (we can't expect , we are not allowed)And the kids reading area is great.My son Gabriel enjoyed it all the half term holidays.

Lovely free entrance public library with several museum roomsA great spot to pop by on rainy days.

Excellent Library, very friendly staff very informative, toilets and drinks inside, plus a shop, and museum showing art lovelyyyyyyy, and all in a very old 16th Century building.

I had a few times the pleasure of visiting the Canterbury Library on the High Street, and I must say, it did not disappoint. It's located a few minutes walk from the Canterbury Bus Station.Housed in a beautiful, old, and historical building, the library is an impressive sight that one can't miss while strolling through the area.The moment I stepped in, I was struck by how clean and well-kept the place was, including their spotless restrooms.I also learned that the library hosts some amazing exhibitions regularly, which was quite a pleasant surprise for me.Public PCs help you if you need Internet.I found the staff to be exceptionally helpful and friendly, answering all my queries patiently. I couldn't resist wanting a quick break at their lovely coffee bar but it was closed. No worries, nearby on High street there are other coffee places.Don't forget to check out the building's souvenir shop where you can get some unique mementos of your visit.Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Canterbury Library, and I highly recommend this gem to anyone looking to indulge in some local history, culture, and community spirit. Trust me, you won't regret it!

Oh dear, not very inspiring children's section. No nooks or comfy chairs to sit and read in, no art or colour. I'm very disappointed for my granddaughter who's just joined.

Don't go at the moment - security is worse than at Heathrow Airport. They asked me for my name, library card, and then I was required to hand sanitise. When I pointed out that I was wearing white medical gloves, they asked me to put hand sanitiser on my gloves! At this point I laughed and left. I should also point out that it's normally an excellent library with helpful staff..

PCs, internet, printers, friendly staff. Enter from main street and side. From side easy access for wheelchair. Complex include restaurant, exhibitions, turism info, museum and library. Both public PC or own devices avalible. Nice place.

The library had been converted into a better building for three years . It has staff that are helpful , but could be more helpful with the customers . They are not always around at times . Only mostly on weekends . There are some experienced staff there that have been there for years and they help where they can and do a good job . Sadly short staffed at times . There is a coffee shop and a few other spots in the building that you can view artefacts and drawings of pictures in the other parts or the top floor . Which is great for kids and family . There are things to do for school kids and kids that are very young . The activities are good for kids . It has closed earlier than usual . Which is sad . As we need the library opened an hour more not less.

Beautiful building and venue interesting exhibitions and events.