Warwickshire Direct
Libraries
Library opening hours – the decision
The future opening hours of 16 Warwickshire libraries have been decided - by the communities they serve.
Search the library catalogue
Search and request books, CDs and DVDs.
Library opening times and locations
Find the opening times and locations of our libraries.
Renew your library items
Log into your account to renew your books and other library items.
Books and reading
We have around one million books for you to borrow: hardbacks, paperbacks, e-books, large print and stories on CD and cassette.
Children, schools and families - library services
Joining the library is free and children can join at any age.
Local studies and family history services
Books for loan and reference, newspapers, maps and illustrations as well as advice, courses and enquiry service.
Information and reference
At your library you can 'Ask a Librarian' or use the 'Online reference library' and much more.
How to use the library
There are many more aspects of the library that you can benefit from.
Computer and Internet in libraries
All our libraries have computers with Internet, Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Scanning and photo editing is available at many libraries.
e-books
Download three e-books for three weeks for free, from a wide range of titles.
Mobile libraries
Our mobile libraries make over 500 stops across Warwickshire. They're easy to spot in their Shakespeare themed liveries - Antony & Cleopatra, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello and Romeo & Juliet.
Community Information Database
A directory of local services and organisations including clubs, societies and voluntary groups. Find your local playgroup, history society, bowls club, County Councillor, scouts, cinema and much more.
Housebound services
The service is for people who are unable to visit the library and whose friends and relations are unable to do this for them.
Music and films in libraries
Search for, reserve and borrow CDs and DVDs from your local library. Also listen to a range of classical, jazz and world music for free on your own computer.
Books on prescription
Books on prescription (BOP) is a scheme to offer patients and service users self-help books from the library under GPs and mental health professionals prescription.
Music and drama collection
The largest collection of music scores, playscripts and books on all aspects of music and drama is held at Warwick Library.
Renew your library item
You can renew up to three times, unless your items have been requested by another borrower and renew overdue books but existing fines will still apply.
