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.
On Monday 5th and Saturday 10th August there will be a massive book sale! Pop in to pick up your next read at a bargain price.
Regular adult events
The Crime Reading Group meets every month to discuss the monthly book and have a friendly chat! The next meetings will be 6th August and 3rd September.
The Craft & Chat group meets every Wednesday between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Join friendly crafters! Bring 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 3rd, 17th and 21st 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!
Lego Club takes place twice a week, every Monday between 4.00pm and 5.00pm and every Saturday between 10.00am and 12.00pm.
Code Club takes place every Saturday between 10.00am and 11.00am, term time only, for children aged nine to 13. Go along and enjoy learning to code. If you would like to join, pop into the library or email sfepartnership@gmail.com.
Summer Reading Challenge
This year’s theme is Marvellous Makers, and the library will be running an activity each week over summer.
The Summer Reading Challenge 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 Dogs Trust will be at Ollerton Library on Monday 12th August between 11.00am and 12.00pm to run a free, fun, family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and how to keep our four pawed friends happy and healthy.
The workshop includes activities, games, and crafts! Please book with library staff or email alison.jacques@dogstrust.org.uk. Please note there will be no real dogs at this event.
There will be free, fun Olympic Crafts on Tuesday 3rd August between 10.00am and 1.00pm.
Keep up with the latest news and events at Ollerton Library through their Facebook page.
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
Above times are term-time only; 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.
Friendly and helpful staff look forward to welcoming you soon at both locations in Ollerton!