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Warm Welcome at Warwickshire Libraries - safe and warm places to spend some time
- Find out what's on at the library
- Cost of Living - information about support for Warwickshire residents
- Library 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.
- photocopier – A3/A4 black and white
- WiFi
- self service machines to issue, return & renew
- local studies and family history
- Reading Well collection – mental health self-help books, eBooks and CDs
- Micro:bits for loan – start coding with tiny programmable computers. For over eight year olds
- concessionary travel passes - applications and renewals by appointment only. Please contact the library to make a booking
- read and relax area
- limited study space
- public toilet
- meeting room
- member of Online Centres Network (OCN)
- Children’s and young adult groups and activities
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Book in advance at Eventbrite. Places are limited.
- Lego Club – creative themed sessions for children to build and create with lego
- Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0 to 2-year-olds, and parents and carers
- Storystomp – fun session for 2 to 4-year-olds and their parents and carers to follow on from Rhyme Time
Eventbrite for Alcester Library groups and events information.
- Other groups and activities
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- Crafternoon Tea - bring your own craft projects to this friendly, free drop in. Turn up on the day, no need to book
- Drop-ins for People with Dementia and Carers - informal fortnightly library drop-in for people with dementia and their carers. Turn up on the day, no need to book
- Drop-ins for Former Carers of People with Dementia - informal fortnightly library drop-in for former carers of people with dementia. Turn up on the day, no need to book
- IT Help - get help using a computer or your own device
Eventbrite for Alcester Library groups and events information.
- Disability access
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Disabled access features – DisabledGo has a detailed access guide, showing a graphical summary of the venue’s accessibility using access icons and detailed information of the key features of the venue.
- Do it online
- Contact us