Ollerton Library
Ollerton Library is located on Forest Road, next to the Post Office.
Opening hours:
- Monday – 9.00am to 1.00pm, 1.30pm to 5.30pm
- Tuesday – 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Wednesday – 2.00pm to 5.30pm
- Thursday – Closed
- Friday – 9.00am to 1.00pm, 1.30pm to 5.30pm
- Saturday – 9.00am to 12.30pm
At Ollerton Library you can:
- Join for free and borrow books (just bring along some ID)
- Book the meeting room for your next meeting
- Use free WiFi with your library card
- Print and photocopy for a small charge
- Use a computer for free
- Order your next book for a small charge
- Find out about and join an adult learning course
- Trace your family using Ancestry for free
- Discover local history
There’s also a wide range of online services at www.inspireculture.org.uk, including free access to eMagazines, eNewspapers and eAudiobooks, event listings and book ordering.
Regular events
Adult Events
- The Crime Reading Group meets monthly to discuss the book of the month and have a friendly chat. The next meetings are on Tuesday 1st July and Tuesday 5th August.
- The Craft & Chat group meets every Wednesday between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. All crafts are welcome. Take along your current project or start something new in a relaxed, sociable setting.
- Job Club runs on alternate Wednesdays at 2.30pm. July sessions will be on 2nd, 16th and 30th. Support is available for CV writing and navigating job search websites.
Children’s Events
- Rhyme, Rattle and Roll takes place every Friday at 2.00pm during term time. Join in with songs and rhymes that support vocabulary and coordination. A fun and social session for parents and little ones.
- Lego Club meets every Monday from 4.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Build and play with friends – what will you make this week?
- Code Club runs every Saturday from 10.00am to 11.00am for children aged nine to 13. Learn to code with Scratch and Python. To join, email sfepartnership@gmail.com.
2025 Summer Reading Challenge
Story Garden at Inspire Libraries
Saturday 5th July to Sunday 7th September
This summer, Inspire Libraries will dive into imagination through the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden.
Produced by The Reading Agency in partnership with libraries across the UK, the challenge encourages children to keep reading throughout the summer holidays. Children can read six library books of their choice, collecting rewards along the way. Everyone who completes the challenge receives a certificate and medal.
Children can move their own bee or butterfly along Ollerton Library’s Story Garden as they progress. The challenge is suitable for ages four to 11 and is completely free. A mini-challenge is also available for under-fours.
Find out more at www.inspireculture.org.uk/summerreadingchallenge.
Join in with the Story Garden treasure hunt, themed crafts and other fun activities at Ollerton Library. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/InspireOllertonLibrary.
Help Fill the Veg Patch!
Libraries love gardening! What vegetables could you add to the veg patch display?
Take inspiration from books and magazines, and explore vegetables through sight, touch and taste before drawing your own.
This activity is part of Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, a national garden-themed season from the Living Knowledge Network.
Explore the full season of events at www.inspireculture.org.uk/LKN.
Dukeries Library
Located inside the Dukeries Academy. Visitors should press the buzzer at the Whinney Lane entrance; reception staff will provide access.
Dukeries Library offers a wide selection of books including fiction, non-fiction, spoken word and large print. Computers are free to use for internet browsing, accessing online resources, the library catalogue, or using Microsoft Office packages.
Opening hours (term time only):
- Monday to Thursday – 8.30am to 12.30pm, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
- Friday – 8.30am to 12.30pm, 1.00pm to 3.45pm
The friendly and helpful staff at both Ollerton and Dukeries Libraries look forward to welcoming visitors soon!