Eden Centre is home to High Wycombe's Library
The Tourist Information Centre has moved into the High Wycombe Library in Eden. Advice about local accommodation and sightseeing is available as well as National Express bookings. Contact the Tourist Information Board on 01494-421892.
High Wycombe's modern library is housed over four floors in Eden Centre. It caters for all ages and offers:-
The latest books, CDs and DVDs
Computers and internet access
Local History Toy library
Exhibitions including art and museum displays Headspace - A dedicated library for teenagers Sunday opening Adult Learning Meeting rooms
Children and babies area Quiet study room
and much more
Teenagers will find plasma screens with comfy bean bags to relax on, computers, DVDs and Wii.
Young children have a colourful story telling area, book 'trees' and 'tunnels' and a variety of toys to explore.
There is also an art exhibition area, quiet study rooms and 3 meeting rooms and more than 30 computers for public use.
Items can be reserved online and an email will be sent to advise when item is ready for collection. There is a £1 per item charge for this service. There are self service check-in and check-out points and a chute accessible at all times into which returned books can be deposited.
A toy library called Boomerang allows all children from birth to 6 years equal opportunities to extend their learning through play. It is primarily a place where parents, grandparents, carers, nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools can have access to a variety of toys and resources. Items are sanitised between loaning sessions. A membership fee of £15 p.a. is payable for parents and £22.50 p.a. for child minders. Boomerang is open at the High Wycombe Library on Tuesdays between 11.30am and 13.30. For more information telephone 01494-463717.
High Wycombe Library opening hours:-
Days Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9.30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 8pm
Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday 11.00am - 5pm
Public holidays Closed
High Wycombe Library Contact details:-
0845 2303232 Email: lib-hiw@buckscc.gov.uk
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