Alkrington Library
Access
information
The library is situated in the Mainway Shopping
Precinct. There is a large free car park, including disabled
parking bays close to the library entrance. The library is a
single-storey building with ramped access and automatic outer
doors.
Those with limited mobility may require some assistance with the
inner doors but staff are on hand to help.
Reading
In addition to a wide-range of non-fiction
titles and popular authors, the library also offers
frequently changing feature collections, introducing a greater
choice and variety; “Author of the Month” displays; Best
Sellers; a “Quick Choice” selection for those in a hurry; books in
large print; and a small selection of books on audio tape.
Please ask our friendly library staff for
details about services for housebound customers and those with
special needs.
Any title on the library catalogue can be
reserved free of charge from the Web Catalogue, in person or over
the phone.
The library hosts occasional reading events
throughout the year for both adults and young people.
A varied selection of ex-library stock is
always available at very reasonable prices. Pop in and pick up a
bargain.
Children and young people
The library has a spacious children’s
area with plenty of room for homework and study. The
book train, loaded with picture books is a favourite with the under
5s.
All ages, from tinies to teens are well
catered for, starting with board books for babies and progressing
through to full-length novels and information books for young
readers of all ages. Story packs, offering a picture book and
accompanying audio tape, can be borrowed free of charge.
A popular under 5s’ storytime, which includes
a simple craft activity, usually takes place every week during
school term times. All young children and their parents and
carers are welcome.
Young library members wishing to use our free,
filtered Internet access for fun, homework, word-processing and
e-mails, can join the Young Surfers’ Club. Please ask staff
for an application form.
Look out for free fun events throughout the
school holidays, including the annual Summer Reading Game.
Local schools, nurseries and playgroups are
very welcome to visit by prior arrangement.
Learning
In addition to a wide non-fiction
stock, the library offers a small reference section.
There is free internet access in the
library. Printing is available at a small charge.
The library hosts occasional free computer-based
events such as MyGuide sessions and help with family history
on the web.
And keep an eye out to see what our next Reminiscences In
The Library event will be!
Community
The library has a good selection of
leaflets detailing local events and places to visit, plus a
community noticeboard.
A colour photocopier is available for A4
and A3 copying.