The Forum is OPEN during the Millennium Library refurbishment - Our car park, events, PizzaExpress, Cafe Bar Marzano, On the Stall City will all be operating as usual.

Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library

Millennium Library from above a modern, glass building full of light and books

Services and facilities

  • Norfolk Heritage Centre
  • American Library
  • Children's Library
  • Express Library, quick choice paperback collection
  • Business information
  • Books in foreign and community languages
  • Story Sacks
  • Reading groups
  • Music Sets service
  • Recorded music
  • Colour photocopier & Colour printing
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  • Norfolk Heritage Centre
  • American Library
  • Children's Library
  • Express Library, quick choice paperback collection
  • Business information
  • Books in foreign and community languages
  • Story Sacks
  • Reading groups
  • Music Sets service
  • Recorded music
  • Colour photocopier & Colour printing
Contact
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library Open from...
Monday-Friday 10am-7pm
Saturday 9am-7pm (Ground Floor), 9am-5pm (1st and 2nd Floors)
Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm
Bank holidays Closed
Temporary closure Closed 27 April until mid-July 2026

Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library Refurbishment

Norfolk County Council will be carrying out a major improvement project to the library, to make it even more accessible to visitors. This means the library, will be closed from 27 April until mid-July, but the rest of The Forum will be open. The library team will be providing some services and holding events in other Forum spaces.

Pop-up library and events flyer
Temporary closure
Monday 27 April until mid-July 2026Closed for refurbishment

About the Library

The  Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, which is owned and managed by Norfolk County Council and based within The Forum,  is one of the most popular public libraries in the UK and home to the Norfolk Heritage Centre,  Business and IP Centre Norfolk, American Library and Early Years  Library. 

Enjoy tens of thousands of books, music sets and DVDs plus free computer access, printing, photocopying  and a programme  of activities, events and groups  for all ages throughout the year.  

Library FAQs

  • Yes, there are computers with USB ports, word processing, spreadsheet and PowerPoint applications. To use one of the library computers you need to be a registered library member.

  • Yes, you can print from at the library from 20p per page. You can print from one of their computers, or over Wifi from personal devices. Please note you must pay using cash to print.

  • You can use your own device to get online at the library, using their free public WiFi. The network will show on your list of available networks as NCC_Libraries_Wifi. 

    When you have connected to the network, you will need to log on using your borrower number and PIN.

  • Open Library gives you access to your local library, its books, computers and spaces even when the building is unstaffed using your Library number and PIN. Just talk to a member of library staff and they'll add the extra access to your library card.

    Open Library access to first floor only

    Monday to Friday: 8am-10am

    Sunday: 10.30am-4.30pm

  • The Library is located across three floors inside The Forum and there is step-free access to all floors using the Library lift.

    Large print books in fiction and non-fiction are available as well as a range of audio books and other reading aids.

    There are two accessible unisex toilets, a Changing Places toilet and a separate family room including baby change facilities. For more information visit our Accessibility Page.

  • All Norfolk libraries have 'self-weigh' scales, where you can check the weight of your baby or toddler and record it in your red book. The scales are available to use both in staffed time and also during Open Library hours.

  • Yes, the Millennium Library has rooms and spaces you can book. For full information and prices call the Library team on 01603 774777 or email [email protected]

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