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 | 10.30am to 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am to 6.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am to 7.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am to 7.00pm |
| Friday | 9.30am to 6.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am to 5.00pm |
| 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 and Archive services
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
First Time On Line New!
- Free taster sessions for beginners
- 5 week course
- Weeks 1-3 Using your computer
- Weeks 4-5 Using the internet
- Wednesday mornings 11-12noon
- Other days/times may be available depending on demand
To find out more about these sessions or to book a place, call
in to the library or ring 742700 (ask for Orton Library)
Storytime
- Tuesdays 10.00am - 10.30am (term time only)
- Thursdays 10.00am - 10.30am (all year round)
Baby Rhyme Time
- Mondays 10.30am - 11.00am (alternate weeks)
- Rhymes and sing-a-long for babies and toddlers
- Please ask at the library for the next date
- For children aged 11 -13
- Monthly on Wednesdays from 3.30 - 4.30pm
- Call library for the next date
Chatterbooks (Junior Reading Group)
- Meets once a month on a Wednesday (term time only)
- For children aged 7 - 10
Learn Direct
- Access your courses on our computers
- To sign up for a course contact the Learning Zone
Free Computer taster sessions
- Introduction to Internet
- Introduction to email
- Introduction to scanning
- 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