Library opening times

May Day Bank Holiday 2025 

  • Monday 5 May: all libraries are CLOSED

For the opening hours of community-run libraries, like Cheylesmore, Earlsdon and Finham, please refer to their websites.

During the closure period you will still be able to access our full range of online resources, such as e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, online newspapers and automated item renewals

Building work at Coventry Central Library

We're doing some building work in the Central Library.

Unfortunately, there may be some inconvenience (including noise) to customers as we improve the facilities. So please be patient with us!

Other libraries will not be affected and our full range of e-resources and digital services will continue to be available.

Bank Holiday opening times

Notice of Bank Holiday times will appear here, as well as on our social media channels, follow us @covlibraries on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Unscheduled closures and service updates

Please contact your local library for opening times and services available. Unscheduled closures of libraries are also announced on our social media channels, follow us @covlibraries on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Libraries and Information Service

Address: Central Library
Smithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY

Telephone: 024 7683 2314