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Payments system upgrade on Tuesday 8 July 2025

You will not be able to make payments in any library or community hub and some online payments will be unavailable.

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Online library services

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  • Encyclopedias and references
  • Family history
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  • Support for parents and learners on Oxford Owl
  • Support for teachers on Oxford Owl for school
  • Children's mental health resources
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Clubs and activities

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  • Events and activities for children and adults

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Libraries in Medway

  • Chatham Community Hub
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  • Hempstead Library
  • Hoo Library
  • Rochester Community Hub
  • Strood Community Hub
  • Twydall Community Hub
  • Wigmore Community Hub
  • All libraries
  • University libraries

info Wi-fi printing available in 9 of our libraries

We now have wi-fi printing at 9 of our libraries and community hubs including:

  • Chatham Community Hub
  • Gillingham Community Hub
  • Hoo Library
  • Lordswood Library
  • Rainham Library
  • Rochester Community Hub
  • Strood Community Hub
  • Twydall Community Hub
  • Wigmore Library. 

Find out more about our library services.

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