Weather disruption
Winter weather is causing disruption to services in some parts of the county. Find out what services may be affected in your area.
Christmas closure information
We will be closed on the following dates:
- Wednesday 25 December
- Thursday 26 December
- Wednesday 1 January
Visiting us
South Walks House
Charles Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1EE
01305 224440
dorchesterlibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Get directions to Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Changing Places facility available during Library opening hours.
Opening times
| Monday: | 10am to 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday: | 10am to 6pm |
| Wednesday: | 10am to 5pm |
| Thursday: | 10am to 5pm |
| Friday: | 10am to 5pm |
| Saturday: | 10am to 4pm |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Events
There are no upcoming events at this library, see events at other libraries
Clubs and activities
Find out details and times of regular clubs and activities at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre:
- Friday
- Thursday
- : monthly - on the Second Saturday of every month
- Wednesday
- Wednesday
- : monthly - on the Second Tuesday of every month , monthly - on the Fourth Tuesday of every month
- : monthly - on the Third Tuesday of every month , monthly - on the First Tuesday of every month
- : monthly - on the Last Thursday of every month
- : monthly - on the Last Thursday of every month
- : monthly - on the First Saturday of every month
- Saturday
- : monthly - on the First Saturday of every month
- Saturday
- Thursday
- Tuesday
- Saturday
- Tuesday
- Tuesday
- : monthly - on the Fourth Monday of every month
- : monthly - on the First Tuesday of every month , monthly - on the Third Tuesday of every month
- : monthly - on the Last Friday of every month
Services and facilities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance, buggy/pushchair access, full internal access, allocated disabled parking, accessible lift
- Home Library service - a free library service for the housebound, people living in residential or nursing homes or sheltered housing
- Library services for visually impaired people
- our Libraries have many books which may help you or your family support people on the autism spectrum. Find out more about support libraries can offer
- view the autism picture journey for Dorchester Library
Floor plans of Dorchester Library
Find floor plans of Dorchester Library:
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Library Plan: first floor
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Library Plan: lower ground floor
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Library Plan: upper ground floor
If you need this in a different format, email us.
