The city's main library within the Civic Centre, with calm reading and study areas and sea views across Swansea Bay. Fully step-free with lift access and accessible toilets throughout the building. Quiet and rarely crowded, especially on weekday mornings. A comfortable, free indoor space to read, work or simply rest away from the busy city centre.
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About Swansea Central Library
Swansea Central Library is a library in Swansea. On the KindHours sensory scale, where 1 is the calmest and 5 the most intense, it is rated noise 1 out of 5, crowds 2 out of 5, lighting 3 out of 5, scent 1 out of 5, which makes it calm overall.
Venue quick facts
- Type
- library
- Location
- Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, Swansea
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
- Last updated