A hub of the local community, it has a big generous hall with a stage, a kitchen area and toilet…read morefacilities as well as a baby change area. It has a paved area outside which can be used for barbies in the summer. The hall is used for many local events and serves the community very well. Its available for rent for organizations and events. Local clubs use it for meetings etc Its situated next to the Kedington meadow which makes it great if your event or meeting needs some outside space as well. It also has ample parking just outside.

Standing tall over the city. Imposing. Grand. The 'UL' contains a fantastic collection of books. It…read moreis also a central point of study for many students, being a central point for study at the world famous University of Cambridge. Not everyone can use the library. Only members of the University of Cambridge and Academic staff and research students from other universities can use it. Undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from other UK universities can apply to access the Library for reference during Cambridge vacations. Even if you can't get in, it is worth having a wonder round the site to be impressed by the sheer size of it. And why not keep walking and have a look around the Sidgwick site of the University of Cambridge - home to the Arts Faculties of the University.

Library? What Library? Come back next year, maybe it'll be ready by then. When it is ready, it'll…read morebe great, until then, tough luck matey. The alternatives: 1. Use the demonstration computers in the nearby Apple shop for internet and email. 2. Waterstones and Borders are good for reading books and snoozing. Unfortunately you'll get arrested if you try to borrow a book. 3. WH Smiths is good for reading newspapers, unfortunately they don't give you chairs and tables to read them in peace. Actually, if you're cheeky you can go to the Costa Coffee place upstairs and read there. The new library should open in Lion Yard next year. The reason for the delay? Apparently the developers are arguing with the council over whether it should be called 'Cambridge Central Library' or 'Cambridge Library Central.' I sh t you not.

This library is really well laid out, very modern and fresh. It's easy to find what you need and…read moreit's very modern and spacious. They have everything in here that you want or like, poetry, history, cooking etc It's a great library with amazing resources and it's so easy to sign up to this library. The use of internet is really good here too as well as printing services. A great library!

A fantastic jewel of an institution. I research at Tyndale House most Wednesdays and benefit from…read morethe world class library and an atmosphere that is exceptionally conducive to focused study. Coffee breaks are at 11 and 4 and one occasionally bumps into well known scholars visiting or on their sabbaticals. Please do confirm with the library before turning up.

I think the main library in Chelmsford is excellent. It has a very good selection of books, audio…read morebooks, cd's and dvd's. I use it all the time. I also order a lot of items online and if the Chelmsford library does not have a copy of an item then one is sent from another library in Essex at no charge - brilliant. They did have a coffee shop which I thought was a good idea but it has closed - I guess it did not do enough business.

Helpful staff are always at hand in the store offering help to customer queries. The library has a…read morebroad range of books available in when not in stock there is a free reservation service where a book can be sent from another library in Essex for free to a library of your choice. I have often used this service and the books are shipped very quickly. The library has a large number of computers available for the public to use, but unfortunately you can only use them for up to an hour each day. I recommend booking these in advance as the bookings fill up a few days in advance. The cd selection is very broad and at small cost they can be borrowed for up to three weeks. Dvds are also much cheaper to borrow here than at other dvd borrowing stores.

The library is well stocked with books, videos, dvds etc to borrow, they have recently moved to a…read morebigger premises. They offer photocopieing for a nominal charge. If a book is not in stock they will help you to order it and will ring when in the premises. Good polite staff.

The library has quite recently moved to this new building. It is very large, modern and bright…read more They have a large selection of books. The childrens section is very nice. They have computers you can use. They also rent out dvds. The staff are always helpful and friendly.

While visiting the library I was disgusted to hear the manager, Michelle Jolly, mocking a disabled…read moreman using their computers. She made fun of his appearance and his verbal skills. She didn't realise that the man she was making fun of in front of me was actually my brother. He was a regular user of the library and usually went in once a week with a carer. I happened to be in with him on this day and was completely appalled. I made a complaint to the district manager but was ignored. I made a public complaint on their Facebook page and it was just deleted. I'm hoping this acts as a warning to others who use their services. This woman should be fired and has no business working in a public library.

Good libary, open everyday, great range of books and easy transaction. Does require libary cardread more

An older building which holds an attraction in itself Ware library is large! There is an area…read moreseperate to the main library where you can go to read newspapers and magazines which the library provide. Within the main building there is a completely seperate area for children which is seperated by a door and here they have story-telling sessions etc at pre-planned times. There are childrens chairs provided and plenty of books, videos and dvd's for the younger librarian. Within the main area there are computers for internet access and a wealth of books - some books are upstairs so disabled access could be difficult. The library also has a large notice board for local events/childminers etc and there are plenty of leaflets around the library telling of local events and any information that could be relevant to residents.

The local library in Cottenham, which is part of the network of libraries throughout Cambridge, is…read morelocated in a small fully accessible building just off the High Street. It is open for at least a couple of hours each day (except Sunday). Considering its comparatively diminuitive size, the library offers a surprising range of services, most of which are free for its members (it is free to join too - bring proof of ID and address): apart from a selection of books for adults and children, covering both fiction and non-fiction available for loan, there are DVDs and videos for hire (there is a charge for that), newspapers and magazines for consultation and a number of PCs with free internet access. Although the choice of volumes is not huge, one can consult the library network's online catalogue and order any of its books to be delivered for collection at the Cottenham branch for a small charge. The library is staffed by a team of friendly and professional librarians.