Coronavirus (Covid-19)

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Atherstone Library and Information Centre

Atherstone Library is now offering a limited number of services by appointment only.

Appointments must be pre-arranged, except for the return of loan items which can be returned during opening hours.

COVID-19 precautions:

  • Collection of books is by pre-arranged appointment only. Please do not visit a library without an appointment unless returning loan items.
  • Quarantining and cleaning measures for returned books will be in place, before they are reused, to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.  Your returned items may not be removed from your account for up to 5 days.
  • Protect yourself and others from coronavirus. In line with Government guidance you are required to wear a face covering when in the library.  Please do not visit the library if you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus.

Services available:

  • Click & Collect  Request books online.  Collect by appointment only.
  • Staff Select  Order a selection of books. Collect by appointment only. 
  • Computer Access  Book in advance.  By appointment only
  • Return Loans Facility.  Available during library opening hours.

During this time:

  • The collection point for Click & Collect is at the main entrance.
  • Computer bookings are via the side door.
  • The returns point is by the garage door.

All other services remain unavailable.

Library services affected by the coronavirus pandemic

eLibrary - download eBooks & eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eMusic for free.

Opening hours
Day Opening hours
Monday 10am to 3pm
Tuesday 10am to 3pm
Wednesday 10am to 3pm
Thursday 10am to 1pm
Friday 10am to 3pm
Saturday 10am to 1pm
Sunday Closed

Telephone 0300 555 8171 for Atherstone Library information. Lines are open:

  • Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm
  • Friday 9am to 4.30pm

All County Council managed libraries are closed on bank holidays and the preceding Sunday.

Location

Long Street
Atherstone
Warwickshire
CV9 1AX

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What we offer

Currently unavailable.​​​​​​​

Children’s and young adult groups and activities

Currently unavailable.

  • Rhyme Time: Babies from birth – songs and rhymes for new-born and young babies with their parents and carers.  Ideal for babies not yet moving around.  Fridays, 10am to 10.30am.
  • Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0to 2-year-olds, and parents and carers. Tuesdays, 10am to 10.30am and 11am to 11.30am.
  • Story Stomp – fun session for 2 to 4-year-olds and their parents and carers to follow on from Rhyme Time.  Wednesdays, 10am to 10.30am.
  • Lego Club –  imaginative, creative Lego sessions for children. Saturdays, 11am to 12 noon.
Other groups and activities

Currently unavailable.

  • Silver Surfers – free computer and tablet help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Mondays, 10am to 12 noon.
  • Board Games – come along for a fun morning of board games. Thursdays, 10am to 12 noon.
  • Wednesday Club Afternoon Coffee – a different topic and guest speaker. One Wednesday a month, 1.30pm to 3pm. 
  • Family History Surgery  – with the Nuneaton and North Warwickshire Family History Society. Every third Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm.
Safe Place

Currently unavailable.

Atherstone Library is a Safe Place where you can go to get help if you feel unsafe or at risk when you are out and about.

We will help you contact your support worker, family member, carer or the police. You will know it’s a Safe Place as it will have a sticker in the window.

For more information visit the Safe Places page.

Disability access

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.

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