Summertown Library

Opening hours, contact details and more information about Summertown Library.

Network disruption on Tuesday, 30 December, 2025

We are experiencing disruption to network connections at Summertown Library. You can return or borrow books as usual, but the library cannot offer internet, wi-fi or printing, nor check or reserve stock. Telephone lines are also currently down.

Neighbouring libraries in Kidlington, Headington and Oxford Westgate remain open and can offer a full range of services.

We are working with phone and computer engineers to get the issue resolved as soon as we can. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Unstaffed hours

This library is not currently offering access during unstaffed hours.

Out of hours returns

Out of hours returns available - except Christmas, New Year and Easter.

Services and facilities

• Digital helper
• Newspapers
• Books in other languages
• Audio books
• eBooks and eAudio
• DVDs
• Music CDs
• Computers and Internet
• Bus pass, Blue Badge, resident parking validation services
• Local studies collection
• Free wi-fi
• Printing and copying
• EU settlement scheme validation

Accessibility and access

• Disabled parking
• Push-pad operated door
• Ramped access

Refurbishment

Turrill Sculpture Garden

Walking through the library brings you to a landscaped sculpture garden which is maintained by the Friends of the Turrill Sculpture Garden and has a series of exhibitions of work by Oxfordshire artists. The garden is open during library opening hours.

Getting here

The bus stops are a five minute walk from the library. The nearest car park is the Ferry Centre on the Banbury Road, which is 10 - 20 minutes' walk from the library.