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Opening Hours

MondaySelf-Service9:00am - 11:00am
Staffed11:00am - 4:00pm
Self-Service4:00pm - 6:00pm
TuesdaySelf-Service9:00am - 11:00am
Staffed11:00am - 4:00pm
Self-Service4:00pm - 6:00pm
WednesdaySelf-Service9:00am - 11:00am
Staffed11:00am - 4:00pm
Self-Service4:00pm - 6:00pm
ThursdaySelf-Service9:00am - 11:00am
Staffed11:00am - 4:00pm
Self-Service4:00pm - 6:00pm
FridaySelf-Service9:00am - 11:00am
Staffed11:00am - 4:00pm
Self-Service4:00pm - 6:00pm
SaturdaySelf-Service9:00am - 10:00am
Staffed10:00am - 5:00pm
Self-Service5:00pm - 6:00pm
SundaySelf-Service10:00am - 11:00am
Staffed11:00am - 2:00pm
Self-Service2:00pm - 4:00pm

One Off Closures:

Building

  • Automatic Doors
  • Disabled Toilets . access with a RADAR key only
  • Escalator
  • Lift
  • Meeting Room (with hearing loop)
  • Public Parking Nearby
  • Toilets

Facilities

  • Access to software
  • Computer prints
  • Free WiFi
  • Internet access
  • Microfilm and fiche prints
  • Photocopier
  • Public fax service
  • RFID

Events

Author Visit: Ruth Hogan

Ruth Hogan will be talking to us about her involvement with the Friends of Foster Hill Cemetery and how walking among the gravestones with her dogs inspired her latest novel, The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes. Ruth is a Sunday Times best-selling author and Richard and Judy bookclub winner. Copies of The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes will be available to buy at the event. Tickets are £2 each in advance from the library.
On 06/11/18 from 14:00 to 15:00

Voting Quiz

Get involved with this fun quiz. Join us at Down Memory Lane to share memories over tea and a biscuit.
On 30/11/18 from 11:30 to 12:30

Christmas Fun and Games

Get involved with this fun quiz. Join us to share memories over a cup or tea and biscuit.
On 14/12/18 from 11:30 to 12:30

Pick and Mix Quiz

Test your knowledge at this new year quiz.
On 25/01/19 from 11:30 to 12:30

Love Quiz

A quiz with a love(ly) theme!
On 22/02/19 from 11:30 to 12:30

Easter Crafts

Join us to create fabulous Easter themed crafts.
On 29/03/19 from 11:30 to 12:30

1970s Quiz

What do you remember about the 70s? Test your knowledge at our quiz about the decade.
On 26/04/19 from 11:30 to 12:30


Regular Events

Lego Club

Saturdays from 11.00 to 12.00

Sunday is Fun Day

Sunday from 11.30 to 1.30

Liberal Democrats (For details phone 01234 221757)

Saturdays from 11.00 to 12.00

Baby Rhymetime for 0 - 18 months (Term Time Only)

Monday from 11.30 to 12.00

RhymeTime (Term Time Only)

Tuesday from 2:00 to 2:30

RhymeTime

Thursday from 11.30 to 12.00


Other Events

Down Memory Lane

Last Friday of the month
Fridays 11.30 - 12.30

Knit and Knatter

For details phone the library
Wednesday(Fortnightly) 2.00-3.30