Situated on a junction of the busy Plumstead Road, this library is easy to find but does not have…read moremuch parking to offer. However, I can usually find somewhere down Hilary Avenue, a road just off this. It is a branch of the Norfolk Library and stocks a decent selection of adult and children's books. The children's area is particularly lovely and appealing to young children especially. Some of the books are set out in a row of colourful wooden boxes to look like a train. There are also soft round cushions and some shaped like chickens etc where the children can sit to look at the books. (Although my children like to try and make a tower with them!). There is also a sofa area where you can sit and enjoy flicking through books with them or read a magazine while they are busy choosing. Most libraries these days stock a selection of CDs, DVDs and computer games as well and Plumstead Road is no exception, all very reasonably priced and up to date. Computers for internet access are also available, free of charge. I am looking forward to visiting the outside area of this library on my next visit as earlier this month they opened their new Butterfly Garden. Apparently, there are benches to sit on and relax in landscaped gardens. By spring, the buddleias etc they have planted should be attracting many butterflies and I imagine this will be a lovely place to escape to for a quiet read!

St Williams Way library is a small local library in Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich. It is situated next…read moreto a primary school and close to a Health Centre and there is a small amount of free parking opposite and on the road. They stock an adequate selection of adult and children's books. If there is a book you can't find there you can reserve it online from any other Norfolk library and it will get taken there for you to collect. If you are reserving an adult book there is a small fee for this service, but it is free for children's books. As well as books you can also hire out magazines. They also have a good selection of CDs, DVDs and computer games for hire at very reasonable prices. They quite often have special offers on too, i.e. 2 for 1 on a Friday night. There are a few computer terminals there which you can use to browse the internet for free. Great for anyone without access at home. My children love going to the library here and choosing an enormous selection of books. The children's area is colourful and inviting. Every now and again they also run activities such as Bounce and Rhyme time for babies and toddlers where a member of staff leads the singing and storytelling session. During the school holidays they often run craft and storytelling events too for older children to enjoy. If you live nearby go and check it out, just check the opening times online as it is not open all day every day.