Orton Library
How to find Us
We are in the Orton Centre, on the opposite side to QD and next to Bushfield Community College.
Address and venue details
Orton Centre, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ
Renewals: 08458 505 606 Online renewals
Enquiries: 01733 864280
Email: ortonlibrary@peterborough.gov.uk
Renewals: 08458 505 606 Online renewals
Enquiries: 01733 864280
Email: ortonlibrary@peterborough.gov.uk
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9.30am to 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am to 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am to 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am to 7.00pm |
| Friday | 9.30am to 5.00pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am to 3.00pm |
| 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 and Archive services
* 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
What's On
Regular Events and Activities
Storytime
- Tuesdays 10.00am - 10.30am (term time only)
- Thursdays 10.00am - 10.30am (all year round)
- Saturdays 11.00am - 11.30am (all year round)
Baby Rhyme Time
- Every Monday 10.30am - 11.00am
- Rhymes and sing-a-long for babies and toddlers
Laughing Parrot Reading Group
- For children aged 11 -13
- Monthly on Wednesdays from 3.30 - 4.30pm
- Call library for the next date
Chatterbooks (Children's Reading Group)
- Meets once a month on a Wednesday 4-5 pm (term time only). Next meeting is on 24th June.
- For children aged 7 - 10
Homework Club
- Every Saturday (excluding holidays) from 2.00pm - 3.00pm
- Parents/carers also welcome
- Library staff are available to help find information for homework
Free Myguide Computer taster sessions
- Introduction to Internet
- Introduction to email
- Contact library for session times and to book a place
Orton Reading Group
- first Wednesday of every month at 10.00am (contact the library for further details)
Other Activities and Events
Taster sessions
- How to use a scanner
- 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
Please contact the library for details of
future events
Coming Soon
Look out for new events and activities on our website or in our library