Overview

Your new Lordswood Library and Hub

In addition to all of the existing services, such as public access computers, public Wi-Fi, recycling bags, and the digital library, you now have direct access to a range of new and enhanced council services including:

  • payment for council services such as rent and Council Tax
  • sending documents for Blue Badge and bus pass applications
  • newer, faster computers and improved public Wi-Fi
  • bulky waste bookings
  • a water bottle refill point
  • disabled public toilet and baby changing facilities
  • comfortable study and reading spaces
  • a hireable meeting room and workspace
  • freephone for council services.

A place for children and young people

  • A place where young adults can meet and enjoy group events and activities.
  • A quiet place to study or research.
  • A great place for quality family time with younger children with a new children’s reading area.
  • Fun events and clubs to encourage social skills and aid development.

Exciting clubs and events

Your new Lordswood Library and community hub now has a wide range of exciting clubs and activities:

  • Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time - every Monday, 10am to 10.30am
  • Lego Club - every Tuesday, 3.30pm to 4pm
  • pop-in and play - every Thursday, 9.30am to 10am
  • readers' group - first Thursday of the month, 10.30am to 11.30am
  • crime readers' group - last Thursday of the month, 10.30am to 11am
  • Toddler Shake and Boogie - every Friday, 9.30am to 10am
  • knitting group - every Friday, 2pm to 4pm
  • Teatime Storytime - every Friday, 3.45pm to 4.30pm
  • Family Lego Club - every Saturday, 10.45am to 11.45am
  • pop-in and play - every Saturday, 10am to 12pm
  • board games for adults
  • Songs and Scones.

Your new ‘greener’ Lordswood Library and Hub

Your new library and hub has been improved so that it is better for the environment as well as for you. This includes:

  • thermally efficient windows to better retain heat and use of natural light
  • modern, energy-efficient LED lighting
  • improved heating system
  • generation of our own electricity with new solar panels
  • lighter, airier, and more welcoming spaces.

Opening hours
  • Monday - 9am to 5pm
  • Tuesday - 2pm to 5pm
  • Wednesday - closed
  • Thursday - 9am to 5pm
  • Friday - 9am to 5pm
  • Saturday - 10am to 4pm
  • Sunday - closed

Bank holidays

All Medway libraries are closed on bank holidays. 

Location
Kestrel Road
Lordswood
Chatham
Kent
ME5 8TH
Map
Contact details
Phone: 01634 337 799
Email: lordswood.library@medway.gov.uk
Free Wi-Fi
Yes
Wi-Fi printing
Yes
Bicycle Racks
No
Fax
No
Flatbed Scanner
Yes
Photocopier
Yes
Colour Printer
Yes
Parking (Free)
Yes
Parking (Paid)
No
Public Toilets
No
Study Room/Tables
Yes
Refreshment Area
No
Sure Start Centre
No
Out of hours meeting facility
Yes
Freephone for council services
Yes
Community hub
No
Art display space available
One wall space:
7m x 21m

Four shelves:
183cm x 45cm x 45cm each
Meeting room for hire

Yes

Small local history collection
Yes
Upstairs Reading Space
No
Walking aid ferrule checks
Yes
Disabled access
Physical access
Disabled access parking spaces for blue badge holders in nearby public carpark
Level ground near entrance with no steps
Automatic doors
Wheelchair ramp
Clear and well lit signage
Wheelchair accessible shelves
Accessible toilet
Assistance dogs welcome
Audible fire alarm

Computers
Height adjustable computer desk
Accessibility software
Adaptive keyboard
Adaptive mouse

Resources
Audio books on CD
Books in large print
Quick reads