Guildford Library

National year of reading 2026

Whatever you're into, read into it. Reading supports success in school, work, and life. It boosts wellbeing, brings people together, and increases empathy. So Go All In and discover your next great read in a Surrey Library.

More about National year of reading 2026

Events

Volunteering

Improve your computer and internet skills

Due to an event on Saturday 20 June, the Children's library and public computers 2 and 3 will be unavailable.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Day	Opening times
Monday	9.30am until 5.30pm
Tuesday	9.30am until 7pm
Wednesday	9.30am until 5.30pm
Thursday	9.30am until 7pm
Friday	9.30am until 5.30pm
Saturday	9.30am until 5pm
Sunday	Closed

All of our libraries are closed on bank holidays. Check libraries affected by bad weather.

The library is on four floors with the ground floor on three levels linked by ramps and there is a wheelchair accessible lift between floors.

The library has a automatic doors and a hearing loop is installed. It has assistive technology for people with disabilities. Please see: Library services for people with disabilities, for further information.

Address

Guildford Library
77 North Street
Guildford
Surrey GU1 4AL

Guildford library is situated near the top of North Street in Guildford town centre.

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Contact

Contact the library service by phone and email.

Parking

There are several nearby pay and display multi-storey car parks in the town centre and some pay and display short stay on-street parking further down North Street. There are two disabled spaces outside the front of the library.

Public transport

Before visiting the library you may wish to take our Virtual tour of Guildford Library.

Our virtual tour can help you familiarise yourself with the layout of the library before you visit. Note that the virtual tour is not fully accessible, or compatible with some assistive technologies (such as screen readers). Please contact us if you have any questions or additional support requirements.

The Guildford Library of Things is a partnership between Surrey Library Service, Active Surrey and Zero Carbon Guildford. There is a special Fit Kit collection, with a variety of sports and exercise equipment that people can borrow for free, including cricket and rounder sets, walking poles and a boccia kit. Please visit the Zero Carbon Guildford Library of Things website for more information and to view the collection or pop into Guildford Library.

Surrey Libraries have secured funding as part of a successful National Lottery bid led by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) to deliver Green Library Hubs across the UK.

Guildford Library aims to foster climate-conscious communities and provide trusted environmental information aligned with the council’s sustainability strategy.

As a Green Library Hub, Guildford Library will host key events such as children's workshops and adult talks encouraging climate action and supporting the local economy.

For details of events , please see Green library hub on the Guildford events and activities page.