The library is open throughout the school day. It is available for quiet reading, research, studying and borrowing.

Approximately 10,000 books cover all the subject areas studied at Castle, and there is a fiction section for personal reading.

New titles are added regularly to reflect the new Sixth Form curriculum.

The catalogue is fully computerised making it easy to find information, searching by author, title or key word.

Journals specially designed for sixth form students provide current information for most subject areas. There is a daily newspaper and several periodicals of general interest, such as the Economist.

The audio visual study room is provided for individuals or small groups to view r DVDs, videos and TV programmes.

Access to the internet for academic study is available through 14 networked computers and there is also wireless access for students' own laptops.

Students receive a general induction in using the library and library staff are always available to provide help and advice on finding information. If we haven’t got the information you need we will try to get it for you, or direct you to the place where you will find it.