Visit your local libraries! 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. Keep up with the latest news and events at Ollerton Library through their Facebook page.
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 1st October and 5th November.
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 12th and 26th October 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 nine and 13. If you would like to join, please pop into the library or email sfepartnership@gmail.com.
I Am an Artist: Art Workshops
On Tuesday 22nd October at 10.00am to 12.00pm join professional artist Rachel Hayes for a free, drop-in interactive collage workshop. You will learn to collaboratively create collages, exploring layering, colour, and patterns. No previous art experience needed – it’s all about trying something new and having a go!
Suitable for children aged 7+ and their families (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Halloween Crafts
All half term, from 21st October to 1st November, spooky crafts and activities return to the library! Have a go at the creepy treasure hunt and take part in some spine-chilling crafts. Just drop in any time the library is open.
Courses at the library
Adult learning courses are available at Ollerton Library during November and December, including:
- Building personal resilience
- Recognising signs of burnout
- Assertiveness and self confidence
- Managing stress
- Christmas macrame
- Bobbin lace for beginners
For more information visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/ollerton-library/events. To book, call 01623 677200 or email learning@inspireculture.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. 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
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!