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.

The volunteers are absolutely lovely, including the older woman and the young man however there's…read moreno clear way to make any community group booking. Was told one week we could make a booking of the community room and then the next week we were told that member of staff can no longer book the room and that we must contact someone else.

Lovely old library, which was under threat of closure some time ago, but fortunately remains! Is…read moresplit into two main sections, one for children and teenagers and the other for adults. Has a lot of character, but also has modern touches such as internet access. Staff here are very friendly and helpful - not long ago they were still issuing tickets for books rather than using barcodes on cards, but they have updated now and as the library never seems to be overly busy, you can be in and out fairly quickly. Main problem is parking as there doesn't seem to be any nearby, and on corner of busy road so difficult to be dropped off.

Nice local library, which had a lot more character before they changed the shelving from wooden…read moreones to metal - however, it does have a nice children's section and a teenage section. Also has number of computers with access to the internet and study area. Has a good selection of DVDs and CDs as well as audio books. The computers always seem to be in use, so unless you're prepared to wait around until one becomes free, don't bank on being able to use one. There's a limit of 2 hours use of computers a day though but as there are only around 10 pcs it's unusual to walk in and find one available.

A nice small library with a good selection of books, cds and dvds and audio books for both adults…read moreand children to borrow. They sell a few posters and books. There are a few computers that you can use and access the internet for free. They are normally in use when I go and so you have to wait a while until one is free. Some of the staff are friendly but others aren't so friendly. There is only space for one or two cars to park for free outside but there is another car park not too far away that is pay and display.

The university of Southampton may be one of the best universities in the country for many of its…read moredegrees, such as its Law, Engineering and Language degrees. The Hartley library is impressive to say the least. It has a massive variety of books and other resources, as well as several computer labs for students to do their work, electronic research, or to simply use the computer as they do not have an internet connection at home. Having been a member of the gym I have to agree with reggi. Its a rather impressive gym. It has a great swimming pool and courses for people that cannot swim. In the gym itself there is a wide range of exercise equipment which is good, but a lot of the time when you go there, one or two of each type of equipment is usually out of order which means that for the more popular equipment there is usually a long wait or a person or two breathing down your back for you to move, which is rather unpleasant. The student clubs and pubs at the university are nice and very friendly, with decent prices for anything that you might want. When it comes to the quality of teaching, I have more than a few qualms about the university. I have studied two degrees at the university in different departments, and I have had countless problems with each degree. In my first degree the admin staff as well as the teaching staff were completely incompetent! Due to health and family reasons I was away for a considerable time from my course, which they were aware of, and said, come back when you feel ok, and then end up capping everyone of my units due to lack of attendance, later on, I am forced to do resits whilst suffering from a severe case of pneumonia as a result of the capping. I will not go into detail about which my 2nd degree is due to me still doing it, but what I will say is that it is ranked within the top 5 in the country, but I've had quiet a few issues with this degree as well. Of all of my courses that I am doing this year, there has only been one lecturer which has taught his course well, and has been useful as a lecturer. The rest of the lecturers are unprepared for many of the lectures and seminars, and are in general not that helpful. Southampton is a great place to be a student; you will in most cases get to know a lot of great people which you will end up keeping in touch with throughout your life, you will end up getting a degree and hopefully a career path for the future. Personally I have to say that I am less than impressed, not only because of my experience, but because of similar experiences or worse experiences by friends.

The University Of Southampton is one of the best universities in the country. With an…read moreinternationally renowned engineering department, it excels in all disciplines. The main Hartley library has more than 22,000 books, not to mention journals and papers, you would be hard pushed to not find one that you are looking for. Halls of residence are located in 4 different places: Wessex Lane, Glen Eyre, Highfield and Archers Road and the accommodation is all up to a good standard.

Hedge End library is in a good location in the middle of the village and is bigger than it looks. I…read morethink they could do with a few more adult books in there however the childrens section is amazing. They always have plenty of books for all ages and lots of DVDs to hire out for rainy Sunday afternoons. The staff are very friendly and helpful and they try very hard to find what you are looking for. They have some very comfy seats and a little drinks machine so you could well spend an afternoon there. They also do activities on certain days of the month.