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Thorney library

Thorney library is situated on Church Street, Thorney. To reach by car, take the A47 from Peterborough, turning right at the roundabout before the bypass (signposted Thorney). Continue ahead over the crossroads at Thorney and take the next right turn opposite the bus stop (There is a used car garage on the corner). The library is round the corner on the right opposite Thorney Abbey. If walking, it can be reached by turning right at the crossroads and then taking the first left, past the Post office. The library is on the left side of the street, opposite the Abbey

 

Contact details

Opening hours

  • Monday 1.30pm to 5.00pm
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 10.30am to 6.00pm (closed 12.30pm to 1.30pm)
  • Thursday 1.30pm to 5.30pm
  • Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm
  • Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm
  • Sunday Closed

Adult reading group

Services

  • Free library membership
  • A range of books - fiction, non-fiction and reference
  • Picture and board books
  • Talking books on tape and CD
  • Free requests for all items from our catalogue
  • Renewal of books 24hrs per day by phone or Internet
  • Reading Advice
  • 24/7 access to online information and resources newspapers, reference books, journals and encyclopedias.
  • Access to Council Information
  • Free use of PCs and access to the Internet*
  • Enquiry and information service
  • Local and community information
  • Local history books

* If you do not have a PIN or have forgotten it, please see a member of library staff with your library card and a form of ID.

Facilities

  • A children's area
  • Copying and fax
  • Adaptive Technology which allows access to computing for those with disabilities
  • Computers for public use

Regular activities and events

  • Adult Reading Group - first meeting Thursday 14th January 2.00pm-3.00pm. All welcome!
  • Homework Club, Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm
  • Rhymetime, Fridays 11.00am to 11.30am
  • Under 5's storytime, Fridays 11.30am to 12.00pm
  • Children's craft club, Saturdays 9.30am - 12.00pm
  • CodeX after school group

Taster sessionsThorney Library

  • Absolute beginners on computers
  • Family history starter sessions

Class visits for schools

  • Please contact the library to arrange

Events and activities for families, adults and children

  • Summer reading schemes
  • Holiday activities