Loughborough Library

Local Studies Reference Room

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 12 noon, and 2pm to 4pm.

Volunteers are available during these hours to assist with Loughborough based local studies enquiries. Lending from local studies and genealogy collections is available during normal library opening hours.

Activities

Clockwise Credit Union

Every Thursday 10am to 12pm.

A fair, responsible and people focused credit union providing a wide range of money products and services.

Creative writing workshop

Every Thursday 1pm to 3pm.

A fun and informal workshop. Come along and discover your creative side, we welcome all ages and refreshments will be available. No booking is required and you can contact the library for further details.

Enterprise hubs

Every Tuesday 10am to 12pm.

Provides support for anyone aged 18 or above looking for support with business or self-employment.  Come along to our informal drop-in sessions for one-to-one business support, business opportunity profiles, market analysis, information regarding business plans, local business information, networking opportunities and access to seminars.

Make friends with a book

Every Tuesday 2pm - 3.30pm.

A place to relax, a chance to make new friends, and a new way to enjoy sharing reading. There is no pressure to read or talk, you can simply drop in, sit down and relax as you listen to a good story or poem. There is no homework and free refreshments are available.

Singing cafe 4 U

Every Friday 10am to 11am.

For people with mental health problems such as dementia and their carers. Sing-a-long with favourite songs from the past and reminisce with a chat and cup of tea.

Work clubs

Every Tuesday 10am to 12pm.

If you are aged 18 or above we can help you with returning to work, if you are under threat of redundancy, looking for a career change, looking for employment or training. Come along to our informal drop-in sessions for help with CVs, cover letters, setting up an email address, IT skills, searching and applying for jobs, interview techniques, access to training and volunteering opportunities.

Wriggly Readers

Every Monday 10.30am to 11am.

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.

Your library, your work club

Every Tuesday 10am to 12pm.

Help getting back into work or training. This session includes CVs, cover letters and job search support.