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Young woman readingIt is free to join a library. Find out how to get started.

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Medway Libraries offer events for all ages from parents and babies to social groups for older people.

It is free to borrow books for up to three weeks at a time but fees and charges apply to some services.

Latest news

New Wi-Fi

We are now offering free Wi-Fi at Gillingham Library as well as at Chatham Library in Chatham Community Hub, Rochester Library in Rochester Community Hub and Twydall Library.

Bestsellers

Discover the hottest new titles in Medway this week.

Get involved

Discover volunteering opportunities with Medway Libraries.

Love to read?

Woman in glasses reading a bookDo you love to read?

Find out what to read next or where to meet and discuss books with other readers.

 

Children and young people

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Every Medway library has books for children and young people

Find out about activities for children and what the library can offer for parents, carers, teachers and early years professionals.

Computers and online resources

hand using mousePublic computers and computing courses are available free in all Medway Libraries. 

Online resources are available free; some from the comfort of your own home. Great for general interest, homework and study.

Films and console games

Popcorn and Film Discover the latest films and console games, recent price reductions and our sound and vision loyalty card scheme.

 

 

Creative Medway

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If you are a writer, an actor, a poet, a musician, a games maker, a photographer, a dancer, a film maker, someone who works with traditional and modern crafts or something else entirely, visit Creative Medway to find out how Medway can help you reach your creative goals or to join one of our craft groups.

Healthy living

FruitsVisit our healthy living page to see how we can help you enjoy a healthier life with.

 

 

Jobseeking and business support

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A range of resources for businesses and jobseekers

Links to external business and jobseeker information can be found in library links.

 

Are you researching local or family history?

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Discover Medway's truly amazing history at Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre  For anyone interested in researching the history, geography and people of Medway. 

The centre houses special collections on Charles Dickens, Chatham Dockyard and Medway’s rich naval history.

View our current performance and policies.

For more information contact us by telephone: 01634 337799 or by email: chatham.library@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Chatham Community Hub, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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