Countesthorpe Library

Station Road, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5TB
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Tel: 0116 305 3527
Fax: 0116 278 2187
E-mail: countesthorpelibrary@leics.gov.uk

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A small library within the recently created Parish/Village Centre, it is away from the shops, but on the way to the post office and schools.  Countesthorpe Library is all on one level with wide aisles.  Magnifiers are available as are parking spaces.

Beryl Jones, the library manager responsible for Countesthorpe, is based at Blaby Library.  Larger collections can be found at Blaby and Wigston Libraries.

This library offers the following facilties:

Local studies including books, and maps on Countesthorpe | Census returns and parish registers

• You need to be a member of Leicestershire Library Services
• You need a library card and a PIN to book the computer. You can book a computer either by visiting your local library or online.
• Logon to: www.leics.gov.uk/reference to access Ancestry Library Edition

Events

Wriggly Readers Story and Rhyme Time.  0-4 years with parents or carers.  First Monday of the month. 2.30 - 3.00pm.

Internet Taster sessions - Many times available, book in now for your free introduction to the internet or email.

Team Read - From 5th July join this summer's reading challenge for 4-12 year olds at your library. Collect stickers for reading, read 6 books and earn a certificate and medal. Competitions and activities are also available. Our special Team Read event was held on Monday 21st July. Sorry if you missed out this time, but keep on the lookout for other library events in future holidays. Or check the listing of Team Read events still to come at other libraries Team Read activities.

Big Book Bash: Thursday 23rd October, 2:30-4:00. Family Learning Festival is taking place this October. As part of it join in the party this half term as we celebrate stories with fun activities for all the family in the library.

Creative Christmas: Thursday 11th December, 4:00-5:00. Join us for Christmas crafts for children and their families.