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 at Ollerton Library
- Crime Reading Group: Meets monthly to discuss the chosen book and enjoy a friendly chat. The next meetings will be on Monday 4th March and Monday 1st April
- Craft and Chat Group: Every Wednesday, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Take along your current craft project or start something new. All crafts welcome!
- Ollerton Writers Group: Meets every other Saturday. If you enjoy writing and want to improve or get feedback, go along! Open to all genres, styles, and ages. The next meetings will be on Saturday 8th March and Saturday 22nd March.
- Job Club: Alternate Wednesdays at 2.30pm. Provides support with job hunting, including CV writing and navigating job search websites. The next meeting are Wednesday 12th and Wednesday 26th March.
Regular children’s events at Ollerton Library
- Rhyme, Rattle and Roll: Every Friday at 2.00pm (term-time only). Enjoy songs and rhymes with your little ones—it’s great for vocabulary, coordination, and making new friends.
- Lego Club: Twice a week on Mondays, 4.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturdays, 10.00am to 12.00pm. What will you create next?
Code Club: Every Saturday, 10.00am to 11.00am (for ages nine to 13). Learn to code with Scratch and Python. To join, email sfepartnership@gmail.com.
For more details, visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/ollerton-library/events or search for Ollerton Library on Facebook.
Dukeries Library
Located 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.