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Want some good reads to immerse yourself in ?? Last chance to stock up for the coming month is on Wednesday 4th November from 2pm. We will stay open for longer to allow all those that need to find an adventure and browse.

Thanks to the Busy Hands group we have a lovely display of Pumpkins and all things Spooky at the Library. Come along and see the knitted Pumpkin Parade or add a few of your own to the display.

The Libary is Open on Saturday morning 10-12.30 and Monday and Wednesday aftrnoons 2-4.30pm

We are pleased to be taking part in the 2nd Walking Market organised for October 10th &11th . After the huge success of the Littlethorpe Walking Market we hope to see many more visiting us at the Library. We also have gifts and cards on sale too. All monies go to supporting our libary.

Thanks to Helen and Paul who hosted our stall at the Littlethorpe Walking Market. We were delighted to so see many visitors over the weekend who purchased books, gifts and cards that we had on sale. Thank you to all those that supported this event.

Please visit our Book Sale in Waudby Close Littlethorpe .

All proceeds will to go to the Library. Donations of children’s books or Adult fiction in good condition can be taken to the library on Wednesday afternoon before the sale.

From tomorrow at 2pm we will be open again.   Social distancing and  safety measures are in place and we are ready to welcome you back. Please follow the signs  as the entrance is now via the side gate. The flow of customers into the library will be monitored carefully to allow for distancing and we ask that everyone entering the library wears a face covering.

We are delighted to be re-opening from August 12th.

As you will appreciate we have had to temporarily change things about to conform to Government Guidelines so that we are able to do this safely.
We will be opening on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings for the time being.
You will be asked to wear a face covering whilst in the library and use the hand sanitizer provided. We are also assisting Public Health England (PHE) on the Covid-19 Test and Trace service so we will be asking you for basic contact details when entering the library.
We will be operating a one- way system to allow for social distancing and the layout inside the library has been  slightly changed too. Entrance to the library will be via the side gate and exit will be through the main door, just follow the signs. Books can be dropped off in the letterbox anytime or in the boxes provided when the library is open.

The public computers will not be avilable but the photocopier will be available providing correct change is used. ( b&w 25p per copy A4)

We look forward to seeing you soon.

The library is now taking Requests for books ready for collection on Saturday.

Books including childrens  and large print books can be requested by:

• Completing a Request Form that can be collected from Dales Coffee Shop, the Post Office and The Bread Box or by downloading from the website ( see below)
• Phone: 0116 305 3706 (Mon 10am-12 & Wed 2-4pm )
  
• email: nandlclibrary@gmail.com

When contacting the library by phone or email to request items please provide the following information:

1. Your library card number and telephone number
2. Your book requests/preferences. This could be a selection of your favourite authors/genres or up to 5 specific book titles.

 

 

The Request and Collect Service is being offered to Library Members prior to the Full Re opening of the library. This service will open for requests  on Monday 13th of July with the first books available for collection on Saturday 18th July.

Books can be requested by:

• Completing a Request Form that can be collected from Dales Coffee Shop, the Post Office and The Bread Box or by downloading from the website ( see below)
• Phone: 0116 305 3706 (Mon 10am-12 & Wed 2-4pm )
  
• email: nandlclibrary@gmail.com

When contacting the library by phone or email to request items please provide the following information:

1. Your library card number and telephone number
2. Your book requests/preferences. This could be a selection of your favourite authors/genres or up to 5 specific book titles.

Requests received before mid-day on Monday will be processed on Wednesday, books will be bagged ready for collection on the following from the library between 10am and 12.30pm. the following Saturday. Volunteers will do their best to meet your requirements, but please be aware that many of the most popular titles may still be on loan because of the current situation.

We will ensure Government guidelines and safety measures are in place for both our volunteers and customers which will be under constant review. When you come to collect your books please maintain a social distance from other customers, and please only one customer at the door at a time.

For members  who are unable to get to the  library due to underlying health or mobility reasons please call the library as we will endeavour to get  books to you.

Book Request Form  ( Click here to down load the form)