Our facilities
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. You can log in on your phone, tablet or laptop.
Charging points
We have plenty of charging points and sockets so you can charge your laptop, phone or tablet at your library.
Parking
At Shortlands Library, we have limited free parking spaces, including accessible parking. There is also paid street parking.
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Featured skills courses
Cisco networking academy
Improve your IT skills with these free, online courses. Master the basics as you complete sessions at your own pace.
Theory test pro
Pass your driving theory test first time with this free resource. Practice with a full bank of official questions licensed from the DSA.
English conversation groups
If you're learning English for the first time, you can work on your speaking skills in these supportive, informal conversation groups.
FutureLearn
With courses from leading universities around the world, you can learn a new skill one step at a time.
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 Shortlands 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.
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