Droitwich Spa Library  

Victoria Square
Droitwich Spa
WR9 8DQ
Tel: (01905) 773292 or 779970
Fax: (01905) 797401
Email:DroitwichLib@worcestershire.gov.uk

For a map of how to get to the Library

Droitwich Spa Library is housed in an attractive, spacious building in a central location. As a branch of Worcestershire County Libraries, it provides a wide range of services.

Services to Adults

The adult lending library is on the ground and the first floors of the building, with a selection of fiction and non-fiction on a variety of subjects. The whole County Library's resources are available through the request service. There is a small reference collection, including local telephone directories, Yellow Pages and Ordnance Survey maps. A limited amount of local history material is kept. Daily and weekly newspapers and some periodicals are taken, with back copies of magazines for borrowing. Public Internet access is available free of charge, and includes access to a wide range of Community Information via the Worcestershire Hub.

The Enquiry Desk

Library staff are available to help with general information as well as book and library-related enquiries. Other public services include a coin-operated photocopier, fax facilities, and a Jobcentre Jobpoint terminal.

Most of the audio-visual material is on the ground floor, with music on CD, talking books on cassette and CD, and films on DVD. Multimedia language courses can be found with the modern foreign language books on the first floor.

We are happy to welcome groups to visit the library for a tour and talk, or can arrange for staff to visit societies, clubs and other organisations to talk about library services.

Services to Children

The Children's Library is on the ground floor and is designed to be a welcoming area for all ages, from babies to young teens. Books are selected for all stages of use and reading and to support study and learning. Cassettes and videos are included in the children's collections.

Children's Activities:Storytime is held each Monday during term-time from 2 - 2.30pm, for 3 - 5 year olds. During the school holidays book-based activities may be arranged; please check before each holiday for details.

Visits to playgroups, nurseries and schools are offered and groups may come to the library by arrangement. Playgroups are able to borrow special book collections.

Cultural Events

Throughout the year, the library arranges various events, talks and promotions.
Droitwich Readers Group meet once a month in the library on Tuesday evenings at 7.15pm. Membership is free; it is an informal group for people who enjoy reading and want to share their enjoyment through discussion with other readers, but also want to widen their reading experience and choices.

Exhibitions

On the first floor of the library is the multi-purpose Gallery exhibition room of approx. 780 sq. ft. in which a varied programme of arts and crafts exhibitions take place. The 26 metres of hanging space, and the adjustable tracked lighting gives an attractive area for displaying both the work of local artists and of touring displays. Exhibition programme.