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Stratford-upon-Avon Library and Information Centre

Stratford Library is now offering a limited number of services.

Services available

Click & Collect Request books online, by phone or email.
Staff Select Order a selection of books by phone or email.
Computer Access Book in advance online, phone or by email.
Return Loans Facility. Available during library opening hours.

Collect your orders and requests from the library once you have received a notification that your items are ready for collection. You do not need an appointment but may have to queue.

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During this time

Browsing in the library and other services are unavailable.

COVID-19 precautions

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.
Libraries are government designated venues where a system must be in place to request and record contact details of their customers, visitors, and staff to help break the chains of transmission of coronavirus. We will therefore collect your name and contact details, at Grab & Go libraries, to support NHS Test and Trace.

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

Reopening Library Services - latest information

Opening hours

Day	Opening hours
Monday	9.30am to 5pm
Tuesday	9.30am to 5pm
Wednesday	9.30am to 5pm
Thursday	9.30am to 5pm
Friday	9.30am to 5pm
Saturday	10am to 3pm
Sunday	Closed

Telephone 0300 555 8171 for Stratford-upon-Avon Library information. 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 and the preceding Sunday.

Location

12 Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6PZ

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What we offer

books, talking books, large print
computers with printing – printing is A4 black & white, and colour.
magazines for loan

Currently unavailable.

newspapers and magazines to read in the library
Books on Prescription 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.
scanning
WiFi
photocopier – A3/A4 black & white, colour
local studies and family history service
study space
UK Online Centre
Concessionary travel passes

Children’s and young adult groups and activities

Events and activities on Facebook and Twitter, including Rhyme Time.

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.
Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0-2 year olds and parents and carers. Tuesdays, 11:00 – 11.30.
Story Stomp – fun session for 2-4 year olds and their parents and carers to follow on from Rhyme Time. Fridays, 11:00 – 11:30.
Lego Club – imaginative, creative Lego sessions for primary school aged children. Saturdays, 11:00 – 12:00.

Other groups and activities

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.
Shakespeare for All – join experts from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as they read through Shakespeare’s Complete Works. Turn up and read, or simply to sit back and listen. Free of charge but spaces are limited so places are available on a first come first served basis. www.shakespeare.org.uk for a full schedule of dates and works. First Saturday of the month, 11.00 – 13.30.
Silver Surfers – free computer and tablet help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Mondays, 13:00 – 15:00 and Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:30. Drop-in; no need to book.
Stratford Family History Group. First Friday of the month, 10.30 – 12.00.
Stratford Library Reading Group. Second Thursday of the month, 15:00 – 16:00.

Registration service

Births, deaths and notice of marriage by appointment only.

Latest information and how to make a booking

Safe Place

Currently unavailable.

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.

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