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Portsmouth City Council
Norrish Central Library
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
Hampshire, PO1 2DX

• Call the city helpdesk on 023 9281 9311
• Email at libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Library news

Wifi at Central Library
To celebrate World Book Day, wireless Internet access will be available at Central Library from Thursday 4th March. Access is free and unlimited for Portsmouth Library members.

Alderman Lacey Knitting Group
Want to learn how to knit? or improve your knitting skills over coffee? Starting from March 24th, this new group will meet every Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon. For further information, please call 023 9282 3991.

Paulsgrove Library Reminiscence Group
Come along and share your memories of Paulsgrove over a cup of tea. The group meet once a month on Fridays at 2.30pm. The next meeting is on Friday 19th March. For further information, please call 023 9237 7818

Cosham Library closure
Due to essential maintenance work, Cosham Library will close on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th March.

Coming soon to Southsea!
Somewhere to read, learn, engage, chat, eat and drink. More information coming soon.

English class for Kurdish ladies
This new group will run on Tuesdays from 10am to 12 noon at Central Library. Classes will start on Tuesday 2nd March and run until Tuesday 4th May 2010. Please contact Linda Collins on 023 9268 8259 or email libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

New reading group!
Do you like books, biscuits and banter? North End library is looking to start a new reading group. If you're interested please call 023 9266 2651 or email northend.library@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Love your library
Recommend a friend to join the library and you could win one of these prizes:

• Year's free loan of library DVDs
• Month's free gym membership at the Mountbatten Centre
• Meal at Mozzarella Joes restaurant
• Vouchers for free CD loans in libraries

Ask staff in libraries for a form to give to your friends. Completed forms must be returned by 31st March 2010 to be entered into the draw. Winners will be notified in April.

Join the library and save money!
Portsmouth Library members can enjoy loads of special offers around the city when they show their library card:

• £2 off standard admission to the Blue Reef Aquarium (valid for Adult, Child and Senior tickets)
• 20% discount at Adventure Golf at Clarence Pier
• 20% discount at Mozzarella Joes pizza restaurant
  

News and special events

Forthcoming events
The Word newsletter
The Book Case: Portsmouth's new book review website

Library membership

Library membership and how to join
What we stock
What you can borrow
How to return and renew your items
How to request an item
Getting the most from our online catalogue

Library services

Community Library Services
Cultural Diversity Services
Children and young people
Computers, the Internet and IT training
School Library Service
Reading groups in Portsmouth
Fax, Photocopying and Laminating Services

Information Services

Information Services: an introduction
Online resources
Family, local and naval history
The Charles Dickens and Conan Doyle Collections
Enquire: Ask a librarian a question

Libraries in Portsmouth

Central Library
Alderman Lacey Library, Copnor
Beddow Library, Milton
Carnegie Library, Fratton
Cosham Library
Elm Grove Library
North End Library
Paulsgrove Library
Portsea Library
Mobile Library Service