Southam Library and Information Centre

Warwickshire Libraries will continue to keep you and our staff safe. When you visit we ask you to:

• sanitise your hands

• choose to wear a mask

• 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. 

Telephone 0300 555 8171 Southam 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.

Tithe Place
High Street
Southam
CV47 0HB

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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 – A4 black & white, and colour
• WiFi
• self service machines to issue, return & renew
• local studies and family history - books for loan only
• magazines for loan
• Books on Prescription collection – mental health self-help books, eBooks and CDs
• limited study space
• concessionary travel passes - applications and renewals by appointment only. Please contact the library to make a booking
• public toilet
• baby changing facility

Currently unavailable:

• newspapers and magazines to read in the library
• Micro:bits for loan – start coding with tiny programmable computers.  For over eight year olds.
• UK Online Centre
• Blue badge (disabled parking permit)

Bookable events and activities for pre-school and school aged children.  Places are limited - please book in advance.

• Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0 to 2-year-olds, and parents and carers
• Lego Club –  imaginative, creative Lego sessions for children

You can also find online events and activities on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Currently unavailable:

• 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Contact us