Our facilities
Printing
Black and white and colour printing is available for a small fee. Print in A4 or A3 from our computers or your own laptop.
Room hire
At Spalding Library we have meeting room for hire for both personal and professional use.
Study space
Whether you're studying or working, find desks, quiet areas and dedicated study spaces at Spalding Library.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. You can log in on your phone, tablet or laptop.
Parking
Spalding Library is adjacent to the Victoria Road public car park.
Quiet area
In our quiet areas, please switch off your mobile or turn it to silent and speak quietly, being mindful of other visitors
Library Shop
Our library shop stocks a lovely range of gifts, toys, jewellery, bags and cards, so have a browse and find that perfect something for yourself or someone just as special.
Local Studies
We have a small collection of local studies resources for reference use covering the history of Spalding and the surrounding area. Our collection includes:
- Books: A small collection of publications covering the history of Spalding and South Holland. Notable titles include A History of Spalding by E H Gooch and the Aspects of Spalding series by Michael J Elsden.
- Directories: Titles such as Kellys and Whites covering a variety of years between 1872 and 1937.
- Newspapers on Microfilm: The Lincolnshire Free Press 1849 to present (incomplete) and The Spalding Guardian from 1881 to present (incomplete). A Microfilm Reader Printer is available to use. To book the Reader or check whether the year you want is available, please contact the team direct
Workspaces at Spalding Library
Whether you need a desk or a whole meeting room, we have plenty of workspaces at Spalding Library.
We have desks and quiet study spaces that are free for everyone to use. They're available on a first come, first served basis.
If you need more room, we also have a meeting room for hire for up to 10 people.
We have desks and quiet study spaces that are free for everyone to use. They're available on a first come, first served basis.
If you need more room, we also have a meeting room for hire for up to 10 people.
Need to hire a room? Click the link below to find out more.
Book a roomNew to Spalding Library
Find more books and resources in our library catalogue
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Featured skills courses
Career active
Boost your career with this free resource for library members, including tips and videos on CVs, application forms and interviews.
Learn my way
Improve your IT skills with this do-it-yourself course, supported by our friendly library staff.
Learning and Research
From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Spalding Library.
Newspaper records
Discover digital newspaper archives from major publications including The Times and the Financial Times.
Ancestry tools
Dive into the past and trace your family tree using free ancestry tools such as Find My Past and Who’s Who and Who Was Who.
Oxford reference resources
Access a range of reference tools online including Oxford Dictionaries and Oxford Bibliographies.
Britannica online
As a library member, you can access the adult, junior or student edition of Britannica Online for free.
Community support
Support groups
From community IT sessions to Connect Over a Cuppa, there are plenty of support groups at Spalding Library.
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