- Library opening hours
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Day Opening hours Monday 9am to 5pm Tuesday 9am to 5pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 3pm Sunday Closed All County Council managed libraries are closed on bank holidays.
- Location
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12 Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6PZ - What we offer
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- books, talking books, large print - browse and borrow books from our shelves
- request books online and collect in the library
- staff select and collect in the library. 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
- Hublet tablets for use in the library to access eMagazines, eNewspapers and other library eResources. This is a free service. Currently unavailable
- scanning - instructions are available but staff support is limited. Book the Scanner PC to use this service
- photocopier – A3/A4 black & white and A3/A4 colour
- Wi-Fi
- self service machines to issue, return & renew
- local studies and family history
- Reading Well collection – mental and physical health self-help books and eBooks
- sensory toys - available on request for use in the library
- concessionary travel passes - applications and renewals by appointment only. Please contact the library to make a booking
- study space
- Children’s and young adult groups and activities
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- Family Film Club - free screenings of U-rated films. Just drop in.
- Lego Club – drop in for fun with Lego and chat with friends. Ages 4-11.
- Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0-2 year olds and parents and carers. Just drop in.
- Sensory Libraries - relaxed, unstructured sessions in the children’s area, with lights lowered, sensory floor projections and sensory toys available. Ideal for families who may otherwise find it difficult to access the library due to additional needs, however the space is open to all. Just drop in.
- Story Stomp – fun session for 2-4 year olds and their parents and carers to follow on from Rhyme Time. Just drop in.
Eventbrite - to book and further information
- Other groups and activities
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- IT Help - support from our friendly volunteers, using library PCs or your own device. Book a place in advance.
- Living Room in the Library - informal drop-in with puzzles, board games and refreshments, and occasional speakers or activities. Just drop in.
- Local Interest Coffee Mornings - come and enjoy refreshments, a talk and discussion on a different topic of local interest each month. Just drop in.
- Making Space - friendly, informal session with refreshments, chat, and optional craft activities, in partnership with Welcome Here Stratford. Just drop in.
- Shakespeare for All - join experts from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as they read through Shakespeare's Complete Works. Read, or simply sit back and listen. Just drop in.
- Stratford Library Reading Group.
Eventbrite - to book and further information
- Registration service
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Births, deaths and notice of marriage by appointment only.
- Safe Place
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Stratford 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.
- Accessibility and Inclusion
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- Disabled access features – AccessAble 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.
- Floor Plan (PDF, 478 KB)
- Social Story (PDF, 410 KB) - what you can expect on your visit to the library.
- Do it online
- Contact us