Coronavirus (Covid-19)

If you need Covid-19 related support please call the Hotline on 0800 408 1447.

For support and advice about council services please call 01926 410410.

Southam Library and Information Centre

Southam Library is now offering a limited number of services.

 

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.

Services available:

  • Click & Collect  Request books online and collect from the library entrance, during library opening hours.
  • Staff Select  Order a selection of books and collect from the library entrance, during library opening hours.
  • Computer Access  Book in advance.  By appointment only.
  • Return Loans Facility.  Available during library opening hours.

During this time:

  • Other services are currently unavailable

Library services affected by the coronavirus pandemic

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

Opening hours
Day Opening hours
Monday 10am to 3pm
Tuesday 10am to 3pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10am to 3pm
Friday 10am to 3pm
Saturday 10am to 1pm
Sunday Closed

Telephone 0300 555 8171 Southam 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.

Location

Tithe Place
High Street
Southam
CV47 0HB

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What we offer

computers with printing – printing is A4 black & white, and colour.

Currently unavailable

Children’s and young adult groups and activities

Currently unavailable

  • Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0-2 year olds and parents and carers. Tuesdays, 11:00 – 11:30 (term time only).
  • 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 (term time only).
  • Chatterbooks – encouraging children aged 8 – 11 to take pleasure in reading. Book talk, fun games and crafts.  Third Tuesday of the month, 15:45 – 16:45.
  • Code Club – free after school coding clubs for children aged 9-11. Mondays, 16:00 to 17:00.
  • Lego Club – creative themed sessions for children to build and create with Lego. Tuesdays, 15:30 – 16:30.  Drop in – no need to book.
Other groups and activities

Currently unavailable

  • Silver Surfers – free computer and tablet drop-in help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Thursdays, 13:00 – 14:00 and 14:15 – 15:15.  Please book in advance – Contact us.
Warwickshire Police public enquiry service

Currently unavailable

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 etc,
  • access the police website using the free to use public computers.

Please visit www.warwickshire.police.uk or call 01926 415 000 for online and telephone services.

Stratford District Council enquiries

Currently unavailable

You can talk to a customer service advisor in Stratford-upon-Avon District Council, using a Customer Access Terminal. Each terminal is equipped with scanners and webcams. The scanner allows you to easily show documents to an advisor and the webcams allow you to interact face to face for a more personal service.

Disability access
  • accessible entrance
  • public area on one level
  • accessible toilet
  • registered assistance dogs welcome
  • facilities for visually impaired
  • staff are trained to help
  • information available
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