Dogsthorpe Library
- How to find us
- Opening Hours
- Services
- Facilities
- What's On
- Children's Reading Group
- Other Activities
- Coming Soon
How to find us
Dogsthorpe Library is situated in the middle of the row of shops in Central Avenue Dogsthorpe. It is reached from Elmfield Road or Eastern Avenue and is opposite Dogsthorpe School.
Address and venue details
Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 4LH
Renewals: 08458 505 606 Online renewals
Enquiries: 01733 864280
Email: dogsthorpelibrary@peterborough.gov.uk
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 5.00pm |
| Tuesday |
9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 5.00pm
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| Wednesday | 9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 6.00pm |
| Thursday | 1.30pm to 5.00pm |
| Friday | 9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 5.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am to 1.30pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
From Sunday 3rd May, opening hours across Peterborough Libraries have changed.
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
What's On
Regular Activities and Events
Adult Reading Group - "Cover to Cover"
A lively reading group which is currently fully subscribed.
- Meets every second Wednesday of the month, 5pm-6pm.
Please contact staff if you are interested in joining as there are plans to set up a second group based at this library.
Chatterbooks Children's Reading Group
The reading group is a great way to introduce reading as a social activity.
- For 7 - 12 year olds
- Next meeting Monday 15th June 3.30pm - 4.30pm.
- There will be a member of staff to lead the group, although the children attending will have a lot of input too.
- There will be the opportunity to read books and talk about them together as well as poems, quizzes, competitions, creative writing and more!
Homework Club (Years 3 to
8)
- Wednesdays 3.45pm - 5.45pm - Free computers and printing
Wriggly Readers
- Thursdays 2 - 3.00pm
Over 50's Club
- Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Other Activities and Events
Taster sessions
- Absolute beginners on computers
- Family history starter sessions
Class Visits for Schools
- Please contact the library
Events and Activities for families, adults and children
- Summer reading schemes
- Holiday activities