Library Hours?

[FortyNinerLiz]

Is the Library open when boarding the ship? We would like to pick-up some books when we first go on board.

[Gonzo70]

On S-Class ships it is open 24 hours per day; not sure about other class ships.

[FortyNinerLiz]

On S-Class ships it is open 24 hours per day; not sure about other class ships.

 

Thanks!!!!!!

[Northern Aurora]

While I've never had any reason to check the library on any of the M-class ships or the remaining C-class during the early morning hours I am reasonably sure that they are also open twenty-fours hours. They certainly will be open as soon as the ship is ready to board on embarkation day.

[tijc52]

What kind of selection is available in the library? Is there a list of books or do you just browse the shelves?

 

Thanks!

[Gonzo70]

What kind of selection is available in the library? Is there a list of books or do you just browse the shelves?

 

Thanks!

 

S-Class have a decent sized library, but it is often pretty well picked over by the end of the first day (many people seem to grab a few books on boarding day and few return any of them until the end of the cruise). I did not notice a list of books, but just shelves to browse. The books are very loosely organized, but it does take a bit or hunting if you are looking for something particular. It is definitely best to go soon after boarding to maximize your chances of finding something appealing to you.

[Northern Aurora]

All of the Celebrity libraries I've seen have been organized by author's last name in fiction and non-fiction sections. You will find a number of the books are out of alphabetical order as people just replace a book in an empty space on the shelving. It may be more accurate to state that someone tried to organize the titles alphabetically by author's last name.

 

I primarily read non-fiction, and rarely find much of interest. Those who read romance novels may find the selection good.

 

The hubby and I use I-pads, and so have a number of I-books with us. For those who are serious readers, consider taking a Nook, Kindle or I-pad.

 

The Celebrity libraries are essentially on an honor system in terms of checking books out of them. There will be a notebook in which you are asked to write down which book you are checking out. On one ship I did see a sign to the effect that the library was monitored by video. But you have to wonder how many books develop "legs" and never return.