Gravesend Library is housed in a restored Edwardian building (1905) with many original features and a completely new building adjoining it which was added in 2011. There is a Reading Garden and the Community Room is on the first floor.
All of Kent's libraries are free to join and offer a wide range of services - from free access to books, computers, the internet and information to the hire of music, audio books and films.
Facilities
- Free bookable public computers and Wi-Fi (shut down 15 minutes before closing time)
- A4 & A3 B&W and colour printer
- A3 & A4 B&W and colour photocopier
- Scanner
- Induction loop
- Microform reader and printers
Library activities
- Coffee and Chat Group monthly on second Monday 11am - 1pm
- Books Beyond Words Group Wednesday fortnightly 11am - midday
- Baby Rhyme Time on Wednesday 10:30am - 11am
- Sensory Storytime monthly on second Tuesday 10:30am - 11am
- Evening Reading Group monthly on second Wednesday 7:30pm - 9pm
- Family Playground monthly on first and third Saturday 1:30pm
- CoderDojo monthly on second Saturday 11am - 1pm
- Arts and Crafts Club on Saturday 3pm - 4pm
- Autism-friendly session on Saturday 10am - midday
- Find a reading group
- Search other library activities and events on the local Kent directory
Access
- Social Story visual aid, helpful for anyone visiting the library with autism or other neuro diverse condition (and in Downloads)
- Public toilets on the ground floor
- Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome
Parking
- Parrock Street car park (5 minutes walk) or in Thamesgate Shopping Centre opposite Gravesend train station in Clive Road (3 minutes walk)
Other information
- The librarians accept completed ENTCS bus pass applications
- Registration of births and deaths daily by appointment
- For out of hours enquiries, contact 24/7 Ask a Kent Librarian service which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- UK Online Centre ID 4665
Who to contact
Telephone
03000 41 31 31
When is it on?
Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Bank holidays: Closed
Our libraries are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. Libraries will close at 4pm on New Year's Eve