Worcester, St John's Library

Glebe Close, St John's,
Worcester. WR2 SAX

Tel: 01905 420400
Fax: 01905 749037
email: StJohnsLib@worcestershire.gov.uk

(AW.C.MR.EX)

For a map of how to get to the Library

ST JOHN'S LIBRARY INFORMATION. ‘The Village in the City’

St.John’s Library can be found at the heart of the community near to all the shops and local amenities. The library offers not just a lending service for books but also music CDs, Spoken Word on CD and Cassette, DVDs, Videos and Language Tapes. Newspapers and periodicals are also available.

Other services include

• 7 computers offering free access to the internet for up to 2 hours a day
• Experienced library staff to answer your questions
• Photocopier and Fax services
• Community collections of books to local groups, care homes, childminders and playgroups
• Children’s Activities A full programme of events is offered during school summer holidays and occasional events/activities at other times. Visits to early years settings and schools are offered and groups may visit the library by arrangement.
  Storytime on Thursdays at 2.15.
  Bounce and Rhyme sessions for 0-2 yrs on Fridays at 11.30
• Class visits for schools
• Introductory Computer courses

More Memories of St Johns: A collection of reminiscences of local people over the last century.

Local history collection: This also includes Kelly’s and Littlebury’s Directories.

Coffee Pot Club: Also known as the Friends of the Library, the ‘club’ is open to everyone. They hold weekly coffee mornings and whist drives at the library, and also run coach outings to a wide variety of destinations. All monies raised are used to directly benefit the library.

Readers at Home Service: This service provides books and other items for people who are unable to visit the library themselves. Please contact the Library for details.

M.P.’s Surgery: is held by Michael Foster on the second Friday of each month (except August). APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact 01905 26504.

Local Councillors Surgery: Check library for details.

Community Support Officers: Local CSOs for St.John’s and Dines Green are at the library on alternate Tuesday mornings 10.30 – 12.00.

Jigsaw swap scheme: runs throughout the year; donate and borrow!