Library in Uxbridge services now run from the Civic Centre on the High Street, not from the old standalone building. Here’s the full picture: exactly where it is, current opening hours, what services it offers, and how to book a room there.
Quick answer: Uxbridge Library is at the Civic Centre, High Street, UB8 1UW. It opens 9am to 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and has shorter hours on other days.
Last updated: 5 October 2026.
Where Uxbridge Library is now
Uxbridge Library moved into the town’s Civic Centre building. The address is Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. That’s the same building that houses Hillingdon Council’s main offices, including several other council services under one roof.
The move was a genuinely significant local change. Uxbridge Library used to run from its own dedicated building on the High Street before relocating. It’s worth knowing this if you’re going from an old address or an outdated online listing. Searching for the library’s previous location will send you to the wrong spot.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9am – 7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am – 7pm |
| Friday | 9am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am – 1pm |
The library closes on bank holidays. Public computers shut down 15 minutes before the library itself closes, so it’s worth wrapping up any online session a little early.
Contact details
Phone: 01895 250714 Email: [email protected]
What services Uxbridge Library offers
The library covers far more than book borrowing these days. Extensive collections are available for all ages, alongside public internet access through both computers and free wifi.
Printing, photocopying and document scanning are all available on-site, with fees applying for printing and copying. Computer access runs on a booking system: two-hour sessions, or a shorter one-hour drop-in slot if you just need something quick.
A few practical extras round out the offer. Hearing aid battery collection is available, subject to stock. Recycling points cover clear bags, food waste liners, small electricals and household batteries. That makes the library a genuinely useful stop for more than just books.
The HillingdonFirst card
The HillingdonFirst card works as Uxbridge Library’s membership card, and it does a lot more besides. It’s accepted at every Hillingdon library, not just Uxbridge, and it also unlocks discounts at participating local businesses.
Beyond the library, the same card gets used at council leisure centres, council car parks and on-street parking locations. It also works at waste and recycling centres as proof of residency. Library members with the card get access to Hillingdon’s online digital library too, where you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks without visiting in person.
How to book a room in the library in Uxbridge
Hillingdon Council runs a dedicated room hire service covering its libraries. It includes meeting rooms and spaces for events, workshops and local group meetings. Rooms sit in recently refurbished library buildings, and the council describes the rates as affordable.
Booking runs entirely online. You search by location and by what you need the space for. From there, browse available rooms, check a virtual tour if one’s available, and complete the booking and payment on the same platform. That removes the back-and-forth of calling or emailing to check availability.
For exact pricing and current availability at Uxbridge specifically, it’s worth checking the booking platform directly. Rates and free slots can shift.
Housing Options Service, also at the Civic Centre
If you’ve seen “housing option service” mentioned alongside Uxbridge Library, that’s because both sit in the same building. Hillingdon Council’s Housing Options Team is based at the Civic Centre, the same High Street address as the library itself.
The Housing Options Team manages the council house waiting list and transfer list. It also advises on housing exchanges, landlord and tenant disputes, rent arrears, homelessness prevention, housing rights, and illegal eviction issues. It’s open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, with its own phone line on 01895 556666.
Getting there is straightforward either way. The Civic Centre is a five-minute walk from Uxbridge Underground and train station. Buses 697, U1 and U4 also serve the area directly.
Accessibility at Uxbridge Library and the Civic Centre
The building offers full wheelchair access, with accessible toilets, disabled parking, ramps, a lift and a hearing loop system. Interpreters and BSL signers are available for council services on request. That’s worth knowing if you’re visiting for anything beyond browsing the shelves.
An AccessAble accessibility guide is also available for the building. It gives a more detailed breakdown of step-free routes and facilities for anyone planning a visit in advance.
Why the library moved to the Civic Centre
The relocation wasn’t a quiet administrative shuffle. It followed genuine local debate when Hillingdon Council first proposed the move. Residents raised concerns before the plans were approved. The library’s old High Street building closed on 31 March, ahead of the new Civic Centre site opening.
Since reopening, the new library offers more modern facilities than the previous standalone building managed on its own. Housing it alongside other council services in one building also means fewer separate trips. Residents needing both a library visit and a council service can now do both in one day.
Getting to Uxbridge Library
The Civic Centre sits centrally in Uxbridge, within easy walking distance of Uxbridge Underground and train station. That central position was part of the appeal of moving the library there in the first place. It stays accessible without needing a car.
For anyone driving, nearby public parking serves the Civic Centre and the wider town centre. It’s worth checking current availability and charges before a visit, since this can change.
Events and activities at Uxbridge Library
Beyond day-to-day borrowing, the library runs a regular programme of events and activities. These are listed on the council’s Discover Hillingdon website, rather than on the library’s own page directly. It’s worth checking there for anything coming up.
Storytelling sessions for young children, reading groups, and community workshops are typical of what a library this size runs. Since the move to the larger Civic Centre site, there’s generally more room for this kind of programming. The old standalone building couldn’t comfortably offer the same.
Digital library access
Library members aren’t limited to physical visits. The HillingdonFirst card also unlocks Hillingdon’s digital library. That gives access to ebooks, audiobooks and a range of online reference resources and e-learning tools from home.
That’s a genuinely useful option for anyone who can’t easily get to the Civic Centre during opening hours. It also suits anyone who simply prefers reading digitally. Borrowing works the same way as it would for a physical book. It just runs through the library’s own app or website instead of in person.
Other council services worth knowing about nearby
Since the library now shares a building with core council functions, it’s worth knowing what else is on the same site. Alongside the Housing Options Team, the Civic Centre houses the council’s main customer service functions. That covers everything from council tax queries to planning applications.
That means a single trip to the Civic Centre can often cover a library visit and a council service query at the same time. Before the move, a combined trip wasn’t possible, as the library ran from its separate High Street building.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the library in Uxbridge? Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. It relocated there from its former standalone High Street building.
What are Uxbridge Library’s opening hours? Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 7pm. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Sunday, 10am to 1pm. Closed on bank holidays.
How do I book a room in the library in Uxbridge? Through Hillingdon Council’s online room hire platform, which covers meeting rooms and event spaces across its libraries, including Uxbridge. Booking and payment are both completed online.
What is the HillingdonFirst card used for at Uxbridge Library? It works as your library membership card, giving access to borrowing, the digital library, and computer booking. It also works at every other Hillingdon library, local leisure centres, council parking, and participating local businesses.
Is the Housing Options Service inside Uxbridge Library? It’s in the same building. Both the library and the Housing Options Team are based at the Civic Centre on Uxbridge High Street, UB8 1UW.
Does Uxbridge Library have public computers? Yes. Bookable in two-hour sessions, or a one-hour drop-in slot for shorter visits. Public computer access shuts down 15 minutes before the library closes.
Is Uxbridge Library wheelchair accessible? Yes. The Civic Centre building has full wheelchair access, including accessible toilets, ramps, a lift and a hearing loop system.
Can I recycle items at Uxbridge Library? Yes. The library accepts clear bags, food waste liners, small electricals and household batteries for recycling, the same as other Hillingdon library branches.
Does Uxbridge Library offer printing and scanning? Yes. Printing, photocopying and document scanning are all available on-site, with fees applying for printing and photocopying.
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