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)
The library is now taking Requests for books ready for collection on Saturday.
Books including childrens and large print books can be requested by:
When contacting the library by phone or email to request items please provide the following information:
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:
When contacting the library by phone or email to request items please provide the following information:
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)
We have been busy organising a “Request & Collect ” Service for our library members prior to a full re-opening. Our wonderful volunteers are helping get this service up and running very soon so ….. Watch this space for more details.
Have you met the Silly Squad yet and started the Summer Reading Challenge? Leicestershire Libraries have increased the number of titles available to borrow from Borrow Box so there are even more copies available to borrow.
Take a look at what’s on offer here . Click on the logo now 
The Boy who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd is just one great story available to read or listen to as an audio book. Don’t forget to check out the Summer Reading Challenge and Leicestershire Libraries Facebook pages for more news and videos.
Join the Digital Summer Reading Challenge 2020 now.
Why not make this the Silliest Summer yet and join in the fun , discover awesome books to read, play games and earn badges.
It’s easy to do: Go on to the website and click on the link to join the challenge www.sillysquad.org.uk
You will recieve a confirmation email from the address passport@readingagency.org.uk so look out for it and check your junk mail if necessary.
Look out for the Summer Reading Challenge Facebook page which will have lots of fantastic videos from authors and ambassadors.
As we try to get ready for the reopening of the Library we would like to have some fun materials to display. If you have read a good book during lockdown that you have really enjoyed why not tell us about it…. Draw a picture of your favourite characters, tell us why you liked it so much or how about re-creating a favourite scene by dressing up as the character and taking a photo for us to display. You could even get your family involved too by re-creating a scene. Most of all have fun and share your good stories with us. Dont forget to include your name and contact details. 
If you still have a library book don’t worry as the returns date has been extended until July 6th. If this has to be extended further we will let you know. The library book drop is being emptied regularly so if your daily walk takes you near to the library you can drop them off there. 
Use your library membership card to use BorrowBox to download books from your favourite author or why not try something new.
Read the titles of the books from left to right to reveal a sound piece of advice.
