- Library opening hours
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Day Opening hours Monday 9am to 5.30pm Tuesday 10am to 7pm Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm Thursday 9am to 5.30pm Friday 9am to 5.30pm Saturday 9am to 4pm Sunday 12 noon to 4pm All County Council managed libraries are closed on bank holidays and when these fall on a Monday, the library is also closed on the preceding Sunday.
- Location
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Little Elborow Street
Rugby
CV21 3BZ - What we offer
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- books, talking books, large print - browse and borrow books from our shelves
- CDs
- 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 and scanning – printing is A3/A4 black & white and A3/A4 colour. Bookable in advance online, by phone or ask in the library.
- Hublet tablets for use in the library to access eMagazines, eNewspapers and other library eResources. This is a free service. Currently unavailable
- scanning - instructions are available but staff support is limited. Book the Scanner PC to use this service
- photocopier – A3/A4 black & white and A3/A4 colour
- WiFi
- self service machines to issue, return & renew
- iKiosk self-service – avoid the queue
- local studies and family history
- Asian reading material
- spoken word playaways
- Reading Well collection – mental and physical health self-help books and eBooks
- sensory toys - available on request for use in the library
- Micro:bits for loan – start coding with tiny programmable computers. For over eight year olds
- digital piano
- concessionary travel passes - applications and renewals by appointment only. Please contact the library to make a booking
- read and relax area
- study space
- public toilet
- Let’s Make technology space
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Let’s Make – explore and experiment with innovative and creative technology, including 3D printing, virtual reality, coding, digital embroidery and much more.
- Children’s and young adult groups and activities
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Drop in, no need to book, except where stated.
- Book Magic – free family fun for children of all ages and their accompanying adults. Stories and crafts: a different theme every week
- Code Club - a nationwide network of free after-school coding clubs for children aged 9 to 11. Available in term time only, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Book in advance at Eventbrite
- Duplo Time - play for 0 to 4-year-olds
- Lego Club – creative themed sessions for children to build and create with Lego. Book in advance at Eventbrite
- Name the Game! - board games and giant games on the fourth Saturday of the month
- Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0 to 2-year-olds and parents and carers
- Saturday Duplo Club - fun for 2-5 year olds - second Saturday of the month
- Story Smash - a fun creative writing activity for 6-12 year olds, third Saturday of the month
- Story Stomp – fun for 2 to 4-year-olds and their parents and carers, following on from Rhyme Time
Eventbrite - to book and for further information
- Other groups and activities
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- 3D Printing - learn how to use 3D design software and 3D printing
- Board Games Drop-in – table top games
- Chess Club - learn to play or improve your skills
- Chess Mates - drop in and play
- Family History Help
- IT Help - get help using a computer or your own device
- Let's Make Music and Sound - learn to use a digital audio workstation
- Living Room in the Library - refreshments, company, games & puzzles, craft materials, free Wi-Fi and occasional talks and workshops
- Rugby Library Readers - book club
- Yarn Crafters - crochet, knitting and more
Eventbrite - to book and for further information
- Safe Place
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Rugby 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.
- Accessibility and Inclusion
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- Disabled access features – AccessAble 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.
- Floor Plan (PDF, 32 KB)
- Social Story (PDF, 701 KB) - what you can expect on your visit to the library.
- Do it online
- Contact us