Dumbarton Library Strathleven Place, Dumbarton, G82 1BD

Dumbarton Opening Times

Opening Times

Facilities:

• Books for children and adults
• Audio Talking Books on CD
• Music CDs
• Free Computer and Internet access (see below)
• Free Wi-Fi Access (ask staff for login details)
• Colour printing & photocopying (A4 &A3)
• Quest Computer Training Courses
• Bookbug and Storytime sessions
• Baby Yoga and Baby Massage sessions

Accessibility

• Disabled Access - Yes
• Public Toilets - Yes

Other facilities and rooms available in this library:

Learning Centre Computer Suite
The computer suite contains 10 computers which can also be booked out by community groups to use for classes. They offer the following:

• Windows 10 on all computers
• Full Microsoft Office suite
• Free broadband Internet
• Full-colour printing (A4 &A3)
• A4 scanning facilities
• Wheelchair access table

The computers are available to library members to use for free and are also utilised for the various free computer courses ran by Quest the libraries computer training team and other partner organisations. Various tabled seating areas. These areas are ideal from small group activities, meetings and discussions groups.

Junior Library Space

The junior area of the library is a large welcoming environment with moveable shelving units. The space is used for family activities such as Bookbug song and rhyme sessions, and Storytelling, it also has 3 PCs that can be used by junior members.

Facilities include:

• Junior PCs with free access to the internet.
• Bookbug and Storytime sessions.
• Baby Yoga and Baby Massage sessions.
• Junior fiction and non-fiction books.
• Junior DVDs.
• Picture and board books.
• Talking books on CD.
• Toys and games.

Small Training/Meeting Room

This a great space to use with small groups and allows for a greater degree of privacy than the other spaces as it is a self contained room.

The Training and Meeting Room can hold up to 6-8 people seated and can be used by a broad range of groups for training, demonstrations and small private meetings. The space includes:

• Tea and coffee facilities.

• Access to smart board and projector to facilitate presentations and training classes for community groups. 

Teen Space

This flexible area has 3 PCs with access to the internet and free WiFi this area can be used for a variety of training or group meetings.

Dumbarton Heritage Centre

The heritage centre houses numerous collections relating to Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven including books, maps, pamphlets, photographs, postcards, directories and newspapers.