
Visit our volunteer-led café
Café opening hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm and Sat 10am - 12pm.
Here at Community Hub Central, we offer a multi-service community facility that brings a wide range of resources, support, and activities together under one roof. It functions as both a community hub and a library, offering inclusive services for residents of all ages including:
- Children's library and early literacy resources
- The Den - library space for teenagers
- Adult Lending Library
- Activities for children, families and adults
- Fab Lab - creative technology space for community use
- Blood Pressure Kiosk
- Jobs and Skills
- Volunteer opportunities
- Public computers and printing
- Room hire
- Free study space
A volunteer-led cafe is located on site which includes a range of drinks and snacks.
Cash and card payments accepted.

Library Central Hub
Library space including a wide range of books, self service machines and computers.

Library
Adult lending library Central Hub. Book shelves with hundreds of books and tables and chairs for community use.

Volunteer book recommendation
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Library self-service machine
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The Den
a comfortable colourful library space for teenagers including a desk, chair and cushions and creative materials such as felt tip pens, zine templates and zines.

Community Space
Community space - open space with tables and chairs for community use.

Volunteer Cafe - Central
Volunteer handing a customer a cup of coffee.

Children's Area Central Hub
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Fab Lab Central Hub
Fab Lab a creative design space within Central Hub featuring technology such as laser engravers, 3D printers, sewing machines and more.
Venue information
Opening hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Contact us
Find your local bus route
Local Car Parking
Nearby pay and display short stay car parks include:
There are also other short stay and long stay car parks in the area.
Business use - limited on site parking is available for organisations visiting Central Hub. Please speak to your Community Hub contact for booking availability.
Explore Our Virtual Tour of Community Hub Central

Community Room
Large room with tables set out in the square in the centre with multicoloured chairs around the outside.

Community Room
Large room with tables set out in the square in the centre with multicoloured chairs around the outside.

Theatre layout
Large room with multicoloured chairs set out in rows.

Room D
Square table with 10 chairs around. TV in the corner.

Room C
Square meeting desk with six chairs. Two couches facing each other with a low table in between.
Room A
Small circular table with four chairs around.
Central The Pod
Glass pod with two chairs and a small circle table.
Room Hire
Please find details of the rooms available and the standard hourly rates below.
| Photo | Room | Maximum capacity | Cost per hour | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 | Community Room | 55 | From £26.20 | Projector |
| 4 | Meeting Room D | 10 | From £15.70 | TV Screen |
| 5 | Meeting Room C | 10 | From £15.70 | TV Screen |
| 6 | Meeting Room A | 4 | From £10.50 | N/A |
| 7 | Pod | 3 | From £7.30 | N/A |
There are alternative rates for evening and weekend bookings. A concessionary rate is available to Hartlepool-based voluntary and community groups carrying out non-charging activities - please contact us for further details.
Additional charges for snacks, refreshments and other services apply if required.
To book please contact:communityhub.bookings@hartlepool.gov.uk