Whitnash Library and Information Centre

Whitnash Library will be offering a limited number of services from 25 August.

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 (from 25 August):

• 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:

• Other services are currently unavailable.

Library services affected by the coronavirus pandemic

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

Library information for Whitnash is also available by telephone – 0300 555 8171.

Lines are open:

• 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.

Franklin Road
Whitnash
Leamington Spa
CV31 2JH

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Currently unavailable

• books, talking books, large print
• newspapers and magazines
• Books on Prescription collection – mental health self-help books, eBooks and CDs.
• Micro:bits for loan – start coding with tiny programmable computers.  For over eight year olds.
• computers with printing and scanning – printing is A4 black & white, and colour.
• WiFi
• photocopier – A4 black & white, and colour
• read and relax area
• meeting room
• public toilet
• baby changing facility
• UK Online Centre
• Concessionary travel passes

Currently unavailable

• Rhyme Time – songs and rhymes for 0-2 year olds and parents and carers. Fridays 11:15 – 11:45.
• Story Stomp – fun session for 2-4 year olds and their parents and carers to follow on from Rhyme Time. Mondays 11:15 – 11:45.
• Chatterbooks – encouraging children aged 8 – 11 to take pleasure in reading. Book talk, fun games and crafts. Once every four weeks, Saturdays 11:00 – 12:00.
• Lego Club – creative themed sessions for children to build and create with Lego. Saturdays, 11:00 – 12:00.
• Crafternoon tea – Tuesdays, 14:30 – 16:00.

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.

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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