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Access to the children’s area from 8 June
From 8 June, on Wednesdays and Fridays (term time only) the children’s area at Stratford Library will close from 3.45pm onwards to allow library access in a sensory environment for individuals with complex disabilities. There will be a limited selection of children’s books for all ages available outside the children’s area during these times.
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 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 Telephone 0300 555 8171 for Stratford-upon-Avon Library information (depending on your call package, charges may apply). Phone 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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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
- 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
- iKiosk self-service – avoid the queue
- local studies and family history
- Reading Well collection – mental health self-help books, eBooks and CDs
- Sorted! book collection – help for children, young people and parents with common problems and situations
- 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
- study space
- member of Online Centres Network (OCN)
- Let’s Make technology space
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- Children’s and young adult groups and activities
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Events and activities for pre-school and school aged children. Book in advance at Eventbrite - places are limited.
- Lego Club – imaginative, creative Lego sessions for primary school aged children
- Let's Make - explore and experiment with innovative and creative technology. Currently unavailable
- Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0 to 2-year-olds and parents and carers
- Story Stomp – fun session for 2 to 4-year-olds and their parents and carers to follow on from Rhyme Time
You can also find online events and activities on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
- Other groups and activities
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- Local Interest Coffee Mornings - with refreshments, a talk and discussion. Relax, meet new people, browse our local history resources, and maybe learn something new. No need to book, just drop in. 1st Wednesday of every month, 10am
- 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. Free of charge, no need to book, just drop in. First Saturday of the month, 10.15am
- Stratford Library Reading Group - 2nd Thursday of the month, 3 - 4pm
Eventbrite for Stratford Library groups and events information.
- Warwickshire Police public enquiry service
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- Registration service
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Births, deaths and notice of marriage by appointment only.
- Warwickshire Direct services
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- Stratford District Council enquiries
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- 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.
- Disability access
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- Do it online
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