Thorney Library 

 


Thorney Library

 

 

 

 

 

How to find Us

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

Address and Venue Details

Church Street, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QB
Renewals: 08458 505 606 Online renewals
Enquiries: 01733 864280
Email: thorneylibrary@peterborough.gov.uk
 

Opening Hours

Monday 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 10.00am to 1.00pm & 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Thursday 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm
Saturday 10.00am -to 1.00pm
Sunday CLOSED 

 

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

Homework Club
  • Wednesdays 4pm - 6pm
Rhymetime
  • Fridays 11.00am - 11.20am
Under 5's Storytime
  • Fridays 11.50am - 12.20pm
Reading Group
  • Last Wednesday of every month 5.30pm - 6.30pm
 

Other Activities and Events

  • Please contact the library for details of special events and activities
Taster Sessions
  • 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

 

Coming Soon

Please contact the library for future events
Peterborough City Council. Town Hall, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1QT - (01733) 747474 - DX12310 Peterborough 1