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Warwickshire Libraries will continue to keep you and our staff safe. When you visit we ask you to:
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sanitise your hands
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choose to wear a mask
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respect the space of others
Adhere to the national restrictions and stay at home if you have any symptoms of coronavirus.
Library Services - latest information
eLibrary - download eBooks & eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eMusic for free.
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- Opening hours
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Day Opening hours Monday 9.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9.30am to 5.30pm Thursday 9.30am to 5.30pm Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 10am to 1pm Sunday Closed Telephone 0300 555 8171 for Alcester Library information (depending on your call package, charges may apply). Lines are open:
- Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm
- Friday 9am to 4.30pm
All County Council managed libraries are closed on bank holidays.
- Location
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Globe House
Priory Road
Alcester
B49 5DZ - What we offer
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- books, talking books, large print - browse and borrow from our shelves.
- request books online and collect in the library.
- staff select - we can supply book(s) that you like to read.
- library account enquiries & general enquiries including joining.
- computers with printing – printing is A4 black & white, and colour. Bookable in advance online, by phone or ask in the library.
- scanning - instructions are available but staff support is limited. Book the Scanner PC to use this service.
- Books on Prescription – mental health self-help books, eBooks and CDs
- photocopier – A3/A4 black and white
- WiFi
- self service machines to issue, return & renew.
- read and relax area
- limited study space
- public toilet
Currently unavailable:
- newspapers
- Micro:bits for loan – start coding with tiny programmable computers. For over eight year olds.
- meeting room
- UK Online Centre
- Blue badge (disabled parking permit)
- Concessionary travel passes
- Let’s Make technology space
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- Children’s and young adult groups and activities
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Bookable events and activities for pre-school and school aged children. Places are limited - please book in advance.
- Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0 to 2-year-olds, and parents and carers
- Lego Club – creative themed sessions for children to build and create with lego. Term time only
You can also find online events and activities on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Currently unavailable:
- Storystomp – Fridays 10.30am to 11am. A fun session for 2 to 4-year-olds and their parents and carers to follow on from Rhyme Time.
- Chatterbooks – book talk, fun games and crafts for 8 to 11-year-olds. Every second Friday of the month, 4pm to 5pm. Term time only.
- Other groups and activities
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Currently unavailable.
- Silver Surfers – free computer and tablet help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Thursdays 10:00 – 12:00. Drop-in, no need to book.
- Crafternoon Tea. Fridays, 13:30 – 15:00.
- Betty's Crib Club, Mondays 10.00 – 12.00
- Warwickshire Police public enquiry service
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- Registration service
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- Warwickshire Direct services
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- Stratford District Council enquiries
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Currently unavailable.
You can talk to a customer service advisor in Stratford-upon-Avon District Council, using a Customer Access Terminal. Each terminal is equipped with scanners and webcams. The scanner allows you to easily show documents to an advisor and the webcams allow you to interact face to face for a more personal service.
- Safe Place
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- Disability access
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- accessible entrance
- ramp
- public area on one level
- accessible toilet
- accessible parking
- access to low vision
- registered assistance dogs welcome
- facilities for visually impaired
- staff are trained to help
- information available
- Do it online
- About
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- Contact us
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
For support and advice about council services please call 01926 410410.
If you are clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 and need support call the Hotline on 0800 408 1447