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Central Library 


Central Library

Welcome to your world of information, knowledge, discovery and entertainment

Central Library is the largest of Bolton's public libraries.  There is a large lending collection, Reference and Information service, Business Information service and a Children's Library.  Bolton's Tourist Information Centre is also based here.

We also have regular book groups where everyone is welcome - so come along and join in the fun.

Opening hours

Please note, only a limited service is available within the Upfront area of the library until 9am.

Day Times
Monday 8:15am - 7:30pm
Tuesday  8:15am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:15am - 7:30pm
Friday  8:15am - 5:30pm 
Saturday  9am - 5pm

To find out more about services we offer at Central Library, please select Libraries - Information Services.

For location and contact details please see the 'Contact details' tab


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Contact information

Bolton Council

Central Library

Le Mans Crescent

Bolton

BL1 1SE

Telephone 01204 333173
Telephone 01204 332384 24 hour automated information and renewals service
Minicom: 01204 332214 or 01204 333173
Fax 01204 332225

Opening times

Monday
08:15
19:30
Friday
8:15
17:30


Tuesday
08:15
19:30
Saturday
09:00
17:00


Wednesday
8:15
17:30

Thursday
8:15
19:30

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