Nuneaton Library and Information Centre

Nuneaton Library is now offering a limited number of services by appointment only.

Appointments must be pre-arranged, except for the return of loan items which can be returned during opening hours.

COVID-19 precautions:

• Collection of books is by pre-arranged appointment only. Please do not visit a library without an appointment unless returning loan items.
• 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.  Collect by appointment only.
• Staff Select  Order a selection of books. Collect by appointment only. 
• Computer Access  Book in advance.  By appointment only
• Return Loans Facility.  Available during library opening hours.

During this time:

• The main entrance is for computer bookings and Registration Service appointments only.
• The collection point for Click & Collect is at the side of the building.
• The returns point is at the rear of the building.

All other services remain unavailable.

Library services affected by the coronavirus pandemic

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

Telephone 0300 555 8171 for Nuneaton Library information. Lines are open from:

• 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.

Church Street
Nuneaton
CV11 4DR

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Currently unavailable.

• books, talking books, large print
• newspapers and magazines
• spoken word playaways
• Asian reading material
• Warwickshire Local Studies Collection
• Music and drama collection
• Books on Prescription 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.
• computers with printing and scanning – printing is A3/A4 black & white, and colour.
• WiFi
• photocopier – A3/A4 black & white, and colour
• local studies and family history service
• UK Online Centre
• Concessionary travel passes

Currently unavailable.

Let’s Make – explore and experiment with innovative and creative technology, including 3D printing, virtual reality, coding, digital embroidery and much more.  Visit the Let’s Make page for up-to-date scheduled events and activities.

Currently unavailable.

• Rhyme Time – Fun songs and rhymes for 0-2 year olds and their parents and carers. Thursdays,  11:00 – 11:30.
• Story Stomp –  Fun with stories and rhymes for 2-4 year olds and their parents and carers. Thursdays 09:45 - 10.15am.
• Book Magic – free family fun for children of all ages and their accompanying adults. Stories and crafts: a different theme every week. Sundays, 11:30 – 12:00.
• Code Club – free after school coding clubs for children aged 9-11. Wednesdays, 16:30 – 17:30.
• Lego Club – creative themed sessions for children to build and create with Lego. Alternate Saturdays, 14:00 – 15:30. See Eventbrite for dates.

Currently unavailable.

• Silver Surfers – free computer and tablet help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Thursdays, 14:00 – 16:00.  Drop-in, no need to book.
• Family History Group – with the Nuneaton and North Warwickshire Family History Society. Every fourth Wednesday of the month, 10:30 – 12:30.
• Nuneaton Bookworms reading group
• Stitch Up! An informal club for crochet, knitting and hand sewing of all kinds. Enjoy a chat, share ideas and bring along a project to work on!  Beginners to advanced levels welcome.  Tuesdays, 12:30 – 14:30.

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.

Currently unavailable.

Nuneaton 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.

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.

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

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