Over the years I've moved house a fair bit and, believing that they are an important part of the…read morecommunity, have always made full use of my local library, wherever I am. Highcliffe Library is, without doubt, the best library I have ever been a member of, which considering it is tiny, is pretty good going. The staff are friendly - nothing ever seems too much trouble for them - and kids are made to feel geniunely welcome, even when they're running up and down! The room at the back of the library is set aside for children's books and has been lovingly decorated with posters and pictures, with bean bags and cushions strewn on the floor to encourage even the most reluctant of young readers. For the real little ones, there's always a tub of crayons and colouring activities which change from week to week, and regular storytime sessions.

Although small in size Oakdale library has everything that you could want from a librarybooks…read moreobviously but it is neat tidy and friendly. Oakdale library is situated on the crossroads of Wimborne road, Dorchester road and Vicarage road in the center of Oakdale. It is therefore on one of the main roads into Poole. It has some parking but this is limited although nearby roads have little parking restrictions so you are just a short walk away. From what I have seen while there many of its regulars walk in so the car park is rarely used. All staff have been great and if the book you are looking for isn't there they will always try and get hold of it from the bigger libraries in the area such as Poole's main one. The library also offers the chance to rent movies on DVDs etc so there is something for everyone.

quite a deceiving library as it looks small from the outside but one inside it has a vast amount of…read morebooks as well as a kids section which has a fire engine for kids to play on. Good plae to pick up and local events happening then or in near future. also has adult free courses information..

Bournemouth Library is the best library in Bournemouth to visit for choice! it has a huge range of…read morebooks on two floors. Upstairs is mostly musical books, good range of cds to hire out, there is even a piano you can play on with headphones. there is a lift for disabled access. Downstairs has a huge film section, along with a really nice kiddies section. There is plenty of books on all topics and plenty of space to study with many computers. It is also good that they have (very clean) toilets - so you can spend quite a while here without leaving. Its a shame they dont have a cafe, the cafe below has now closed which is a shame :( Generally everything is laid outwell and the windows give the place lots of light which is nice. The staff are polite and helpful. Rated 5/5

I love the new library, its very spacious, has so many books and resources and the kids part is…read moremassive and contains toys and things for your kids to do, I used to come for an hour or so and let my son play.

Poole central Library has everything you could dream of in a library the choice of books is vast as…read morewell as their choice of Music CDs and DVDs to hire. These are charged at around a pound a week so it is much cheaper than the video store and you have them for longer. When Poole library was refurbished a few years back installed was an IT suite with free internet access for everyone and although I obviously have my computer at home if I ever need I am a short bus ride from one. I have never had any problems with staff they have always been extremely helpful. The central Library is situated above the bus station and Dolphin centre so it has great access for public transport. Car parks are a little further away but still within a short walk and although it is set on two levels there are lifts fitted. This is by far the best library in the area.

situted right at the top of the dolphin centre, it does have lifts available to reach the library…read moreand once in there you have further lifts to reach the different levels. If this library doesnt have the book you are after it can be ordered in from another if you request it. the childrens section has a play corner where kids are entertained on certain days and they have pictures to colour as well as story time for the children again check noticeboard for exact times.. On the top floor they have a little cafe where you can relax for a bite to eat and drink..

Fantastic library based in the civic centre - easy to access from town. Is absolutely huge, with…read moreamazing selection of books, and I think around 50+ computers with internet access. Has reference library downstairs with rows and rows of desks surrounded by books, directories and so on. Also has wide range of magazines and trade directories that you can look through. Just next door is an art gallery and a cafe which does lovely food in a really attractive environment. It also has a small gift shop where you can buy artist's work from as well as stationery, cards etc.

A good library in town with many books, papers, magazines, cds and films. They have computers that…read moreyou can use to access the internet and there is normally a queue to use these. The library is located inside the civic centre and is quite big on three floors.

These guys are WONDERFUL. The single most helpful library staff I have come across. Really friendly…read more- always helpful and welcoming. Brilliant kids activities run here throughout the year - term time for toddlers and holiday activities for school ages.

Polite and friendly staff. Good for researching. Plenty of workspace. Well worth a visit.read more

A small library but it has lots of resources and pleanty of space to work. Its nice and warm and…read morethe staff are very nice. The internet is available via their computers, which are free to use. There is also a music section where you can rent Cds.

Very helpful staff warm and friendly atmosphere lots going on for children too, art clubs, singing…read moreand laughing! Overall a lovely little library!

Southbourne library is a small but well stocked library. It has large labeled areas so that it is…read moreeasy to find the section you require and I have found that the books are early always in the right place, which helps. They have quite a few carousels for their soft backed books so that they can fit a lot more in, this also makes looking easier. There is quite a large children's area and they have regular childrens sessions with songs and nursery rhymes for the little ones and someone telling stories for the older ones, if you dont like the noise please avoid these times - they are well sign posted in the windows. The place is easily accessible with an electronic door wide enough for a wheel chair or pushchair. There is a little street parking and the library shuts on Wednesdays.