The 10 Best Libraries in Portsmouth

Fresh reviews:

Unlike Central library, this is a beautiful building, unfortunately it’s not in the most beautiful part of the city, but there is bus stop right outside so it is pretty convenient. I think that this library has the nicest atmosphere of the libraries I use as inside as it’s light and airy and has nice…

Janet

Carnegie Library

Staff are very helpful and friendly. The books are always tidy and everywhere is clean. They hold regular literary events that are always worth going along to. I particularly enjoyed their Murder Mystery evening over the summer.The book club is also very welcoming and we do read some interesting books.

Alison

Norrish Central Library

I haven’t visited this library for a while, but it was my local library as I was growing up and I have very fond memories of it. It is fairly small but has a nice children’s section as well as an adult section. Staff are friendly and helpful and are able to order books for you from other libraries in the…

Pompey

Alderman Lacey Library

This library is situated in the centre of North End. It is very easy to get there because lots of buses stop next to it.The staff are very polite. They are very helpful. They are always ready to help and give some information on your require. The atmosphere is very calm.There is a great range of books of…

Thepea

North End Library

This is quite a nice little library but I don’t visit very often as it’s not in an area you’d often pass through unless you live near by. That said I’ve always found the staff friendly and helpful, and a great choice of books on the shelves.