Booking essential – Please book your free session in advance by calling the library or speaking to staff on your next visit.
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Opening hours:
Smart library opening hours - see below
Address:
Hinckley Library, Lancaster Road, Hinckley, LE10 0AT
Smart library access hours are available again:
| Smart | Staffed | Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am-10am | 10am-5pm | 5pm-7pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-10am | 10am-1pm | 1pm-7pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-10am | 10am-5pm | 5pm-7pm |
| Thursday | 8am-7pm - Smart access all day | ||
| Friday | 8am-10am | 10am-5pm | 5pm-7pm |
| Saturday | 8am-10am | 10am-2pm | 2pm-6pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
To use the library during smart hours please complete a Smart Library induction and familiarise yourself with the layout and exits of the library using the:
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Activities
Construction Club
Saturdays drop-in 10am to 1pm.
Join in the fun building wonderful things. All materials provided. Just bring your imagination.
Hinckley scribblers - local writing group
Fridays 10.30am to 12.30pm.
An informal group for anyone wishing to discuss creative writing in a friendly atmosphere. There will be refreshments available.
Knit and Stitch
Mondays 10.30am to 12.30pm
Anyone is welcome to bring along their own knitting, crochet or other project to sit and have a natter with other like-minded crafters.
Men Chat - men's social group
Wednesdays 2pm to 3.30pm
Meet new people, have a chat, have a cuppa and a biscuit in a safe, warm, and welcoming space.
Stay and Play
Mondays and Fridays 2pm to 4pm
A variety of toys will be available in our children’s area for little one’s to come and play with in a safe and warm environment.
Work and Skills Leicestershire
Fourth Friday of the month 10am - 12pm
If you’re 19+ and live in Leicestershire, and would like to learn how improving your numeracy skills can help you into employment and progress in your career OR you would like support to apply for jobs and to understand the skills you may need to get there, then drop in to see us.
Wriggly Readers
Fun, informal sessions where babies and children aged 0-4 years and their parents/carers can join in with stories, songs and rhymes in a welcoming environment. An opportunity for families to meet and make friends.
See the Wriggly Readers timetable for more information.