Warwick Library and Information Centre

Warwick Library is now offering a Grab & Go Service.

What is available:

• Browse and borrow books from our shelves, and self-issue (for up to 30 minutes).
• Request books online and collect in the library. 
• Choose books from our shelves and self-issue (for up to 30 minutes).
• Computer sessions bookable in advance online, by phone or ask inside (for up 45 minutes).
• Library Account enquiries & general enquiries including joining.

During this time:

• Please bring your library ticket to use the self service machines (we will help if you forget). 
• We can only allow a limited number of people into the library at any one time.  You may have to wait a short time before entering. 
• You do not need an appointment but visits are limited to 30 minutes. 
• All other services remain 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. 

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

Warwick One Stop Shop is closed until further notice.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer ​any District or County Council services at this time. For services, please visit the Warwick District Council website or call 01926 450000.

​If you require Warwickshire County Council services, please use our website or call 01926 410410.

The Post Office, check for opening hours.

Telephone 0300 555 8171 for Warwick 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.

Warwick Library and Information Centre
Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4RL

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

Currently unavailable.

• newspapers and magazines
• 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 and white, and colour
• UK Online Centre
• public toilet
• baby changing facilities

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

Currently unavailable.

• Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0 to 2-year-olds and parents and carers. Thursdays, 9.30am to 10am and 11am to 11.30am.
• Story Stomp – fun session for 2 to 4-year-olds and their parents and carers, following on from Rhyme Time. Mondays, 9.30am to 10am.
• Chatterbooks – book talk, fun games and crafts for 8 to 11-year-olds. Once every four weeks, Wednesdays, 4pm to 5pm. Term time only.
• Page Turners – book and craft activities for Year 7 and above. Every four weeks on a Saturday,  2pm to 3.30pm. Contact us for more information.
• Lego Club – Lego Club – imaginative, creative Lego sessions for 8 to 11-year-olds. Alternate Tuesdays, 3.45pm to 5.15pm. Book with Eventbrite. Term time only.
• Lego Club Saturdays - starting 13 July. Creative themed sessions for primary school-aged children to build and create with Lego. Saturdays, 10.30am to 11.30am. Drop in - no need to book. 

Currently unavailable.

• Silver Surfers – free drop-in computer and tablet help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm. Drop in; no need to book.
• Coffee Morning –  with guest speakers. £1 charge. First Wednesday of every month, 10.30am to 12 noon
• Reading Group. Meeting every third Tuesday of the month, 2.00pm to 3.15pm. Contact us for more information

Call into the library where staff can put you in touch with the police to:

• report a crime or anti-social behaviour,
• report lost or found property
• access the police website using the free-to-use public computers.

Please visit www.warwickshire.police.uk or call 01926 415000 for online and telephone services.

Currently unavailable.

Warwick 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.

• accessible entrance
• ramp
• public area on one level
• accessible toilet
• induction loop
• access to low vision
• registered assistance dogs welcome
• facilities for visually impaired
• sign language interpretation arranged on request
• staff are trained to help
• information available

• Renew a library book
• Search catalogue and reserve
• Join the library
• Library account - login
• Book a computer

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