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Warwickshire Libraries will continue to keep you and our staff safe.
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All visitors are required to wear a face covering when visiting a library, in line with the latest national restrictions.
When you visit we also ask you to:
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sanitise your hands
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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 9.30am to 12.30pm Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm Friday Closed Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm Sunday Closed Telephone 0300 555 8171 for Shipston-on-Stour 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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12 Church Street
Shipston-on-Stour
CV36 4AP - 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 inside
- 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
- Reading Well collection – mental health self-help books, eBooks and CDs
- local studies and family history
- 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
- read and relax area
- study space
Currently unavailable:
- newspapers
- UK Online Centre
- Blue badge (disabled parking permit)
- Let’s Make technology space
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- Children’s and young adult groups and activities
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Bookable events and activities for pre-school and school aged children. Places are limited - please book in advance.
- Lego Club – imaginative, creative Lego sessions for primary school aged children
- Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0-2 year olds and parents and carers
- Story Stomp – fun session for 2-4 year olds and their parents and carers to follow on from Rhyme Time.
You can also find online events and activities on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Currently unavailable:
- Chatterbooks – encouraging children aged 8 – 11 to take pleasure in reading. Book talk, fun games and crafts. Monthly on a Saturday, 10:30 – 12:00. Contact us for more details
- Other groups and activities
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Currently unavailable:
- Silver Surfers – free computer and tablet help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Tuesdays from 2pm to 4pm. Please book in advance – contact us.
- Shipston Library Reading Group – for adults. Monthly on a Thursday, 10.30am to 12 noon. Contact us for more details.
- Thursday Club – a drop-in craft and board game session for adults. Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm.
- Family History Help Sessions– Alternate Mondays, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Please book in advance – contact us
- 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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- Disability access
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Disabled access features – DisabledGo has a detailed access guide, showing a graphical summary of the venue’s accessibility using access icons and detailed information of the key features of the venue.
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