Northwood Hills Library (Potter Street)

In addition to library services, at this library you can:

• request recycling bags
• recycle household batteries
• recycle small electricals
• collect hearing aid batteries
• book to use Tovertafel (magic tables).

Northwood Library events and activities

While extensive building surveys are carried out at Northwood Library (Oaklands Gate), the following events and activities have been temporarily relocated to this library.

• Chess Club
• Lego Club
• One-to-one ICT sessions

Visitor parking vouchers

The council operates a self-serve account, where applicants can apply for and manage their parking permits online. 

Full details about parking permits, including our self-serve online account and paper visitor vouchers, can be found on our Parking permits web page. 

Please note: Paper visitor parking vouchers are no longer available at this library.

Tovertafel (magic tables)

Northwood Hills Library has a magic table, where people living with dementia and other disabilities can enjoy a series of 'light' interactive games. 

Adults and children with special needs are welcome to come and discover the magic tables and enjoy them with their families or carers. Organisations are also welcome to make bookings.

Please contact the library to book a session during opening hours.

Online resources

Access a range of reading materials, reference resources, databases and articles with our free digital library for library members. You can also learn and practice with e-learning tools and explore history and genealogy.

Access our free digital library