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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 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
- Books on Prescription collection – mental health self-help books, eBooks and CDs
- read and relax area
- study space
- concessionary travel passes - applications and renewals by appointment only. Please contact the library to make a booking
Currently unavailable:
- newspapers
- Micro:bits for loan – start coding with tiny programmable computers. For over eight year olds.
- local studies and family history service
- 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
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. Thursdays, 11:30 – 12:00
- 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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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
For support and advice about council services please call 01926 410410.
If you are clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 and need support call the Hotline on 0800 408 1447