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Warwickshire Libraries will continue to keep you and our staff safe.
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All visitors are required to wear a face covering when visiting a library, in line with the latest national restrictions.
When you visit we also ask you to:
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sanitise your hands
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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
Currently unavailable:
- newspapers and magazines to read in the library
- UK Online Centre
- 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.
- Lego Club – imaginative, creative Lego sessions for primary school aged children
- 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.
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. Wednesdays 11:00 – 11:30
- Other groups and activities
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- Shakespeare for All – join experts from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as they read through Shakespeare’s Complete Works. Read, or simply to sit back and listen. Free of charge - please book your place at Eventbrite
Currently unavailable:
- Craft Club – bring your own craft projects, share ideas and find inspiration. Thursdays 13:00 – 14:30.
- Family history help sessions – Tuesdays, 10:00 – 12:00.
- Silver Surfers – free computer and tablet help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Mondays, 13:00 – 15:00 and Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:30.
- Stratford Family History Group. First Friday of the month, 10.30 – 12.00
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Stratford Library Reading Group. Second Thursday of the month, 15:00 – 16:00
- 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
- About
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