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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 8am to 5.30pm Tuesday 8am to 5.30pm Wednesday 8am to 5.30pm Thursday 8am to 5.30pm Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 4pm Sunday Closed Telephone 0300 555 8171 for Warwick Library information (depending on your call package, charges may apply). 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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Warwick Library and Information Centre
Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4RL - 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 and white and A3/A4 colour
- Wi-Fi
- self service machines to issue, return & renew
- 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
- limited study space
- public toilet
- baby changing facilities
- 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.
- Chatterbooks – book talk, fun games and crafts for 8 to 11-year-olds
- Lego Club – imaginative, creative Lego sessions for 8 to 11-year-olds
- Page Turners – book and craft activities for Year 7 and above
- 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, following 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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- Coffee Morning – with guest speakers. No need to book, just drop in.
- Warwick Library Book Club - contact us for more information
- Yarnbombers - come along and knit or crochet, or learn how to. Every 4 weeks, Saturday 2pm. No need to book, just drop in.
Eventbrite for Warwick Library groups and events information.
- Warwickshire Police public enquiry service
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- Registration service
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- Warwickshire Direct services
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- Stratford District Council enquiries
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- Safe Place
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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.
- Disability access
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- 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
- Do it online
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