Ollerton Library is located on Forest Road, next to the Post Office. It is open Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There’s lots of services available at the Library and online at www.inspireculture.org.uk, too.
Regular adult events
The Crime Reading Group meets every month to discuss the monthly book and to also have a friendly chat! The next meetings will be 2nd July, 6th August and 3rd September.
The Craft & Chat group meets every Wednesday between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Join friendly crafters! Take along your current craft project or start something new. All crafts welcome.
Ollerton Writers Group meets every other Saturday at Ollerton Library. If you like writing and want to improve or get feedback, go along! All genres, styles and ages welcome. The next meetings are 6th and 20th July and 3rd August at 9.30am.
Regular children’s events
Rhyme, Rattle & Roll takes place every Friday afternoon at 2.00pm, during term time only. Enjoy songs and rhymes with your little ones. It helps with vocabulary and coordination and it’s fun too! Meet new people and make new friends.
Lego Club takes place twice a week, every Monday between 4.00pm and 5.00pm and every Saturday between 10.00am and 12.00pm. What will you make this time?
Code Club takes place every Saturday between 10.00am and 11.00am, term time only, for children aged 9-13. Go along and join in to enjoy learning to code. If you would like to join, please pop into the library or email sfepartnership@gmail.com.
Summer Reading Challenge
This year’s theme is Marvellous Makers and the starting date is Saturday 6th July.
Children taking part can discover new stories, join in with free activities at the library and explore their creativity – from junk modelling to music, dance to drawing and painting. The Summer Reading Challenge aims to build confidence in young readers and keep their reading up during the school holidays.
They will need to borrow and read six books from the library over the summer to participate in the challenge. Children can read any books they like – from chapter books, comics or even information books.
Collect stickers on your reading journey! When participants complete the challenge, they will receive a special certificate, medal and they will be entered into a prize draw. The badge machine will be there through the week of 8th July for the Challenge Launch – pop along and make your own badge!
The library will also be running Marvellous Maker’s themed activities and crafts throughout summer so drop in anytime they are open or check their Facebook page. On 12th July there will be Rock Painting – start looking for the perfect rock or pebble now!
The Dogs Trust will be there on 12th August, 11.00am to 12.00pm, to run a free family workshop about staying safe around dogs, and keeping our furry friends happy and healthy. The workshop includes activities, crafts and games. Please book either with the library or at alison.jacques@dogstrust.org.uk.
Dukeries Library is in the Dukeries Academy; just press the buzzer on the front gate at the Whinney Lane entrance and reception staff will let you in. Its opening hours (term time only) are:
- Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 12.30pm, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
- Friday: 8.30am to 12.30pm, 1.00pm to 3.45pm
Please check the library website for closure times over the summer holidays.
Dukeries Library has a wide range of books to borrow including fiction, non-fiction, spoken word and large print.
The computers are free to use whether you search the internet, access the online resources, search the catalogue, or use the Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Friendly and helpful staff look forward to welcoming you soon at both locations in Ollerton!