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Warrington Library

 

Warrington LibraryMuseum Street,
Cultural Quarter,
Warrington WA1 1JB
Tel :01925 442889 (renewals and computer bookings)
Tel :01925 442890 (information)
Fax : 01925 443257
Email:library@warrington.gov.uk

 

Manager: Jo Unsworth
Tel: 01925 443231

Library Opening hoursSearch room opening hours
Monday9am – 6pm
Tuesday9am – 6pm
Wednesday9am – 6pm
Thursday9am – 7pm
Friday9am – 5pm
Saturday9am – 4pm
Monday9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday9:30am - 7:00pm
Friday9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday9:30am - 12:30pm

Location
From Wilson Patten Street, turn right into Winmarleigh Street, following signs to Cultural Quarter. Turn first right into Museum Street, and the library is at the end of the street on the left hand side.

Parking
On street car parking is on Museum Street, in one hour spaces.
Parking spaces for people with blue badges are available outside the library.
There are bicycle racks in the road outside the library entrance.

Access
A ramp outside the main entrance on Museum Street leads to the automatic entrance doors. The library is on two levels, the upper level being accessible by platform lift designed to take a wheelchair.
Public toilets are available in the Museum on the first floor, including one accessible toilet. Access to the Museum is through the side door in the main library, and by lift to the first floor. Baby changing facilities are available.
Portable induction loops are available.

Services

  • Books for loan for three weeks
  • Urdu and Gujurati books for loan
  • Newspapers and magazines, including the Daily Jang
  • Extensive reference and business collection
  • Extensive archives and local studies collection, including microfilm and microfiche readers
  • Internet access for free – 21 computers of which 8 are self-service
  • Two reading groups meet monthly. Visit the reading groups page for times and titles
  • Poetry reading group – regular meetings. Visit the poetry page for times and titles
  • A minicom and an Aladdin enlarger are available for use
  • CDs, DVDs, videos and PS2 games for loan
  • Talking books for loan
  • Language courses for loan
  • Study space
  • Photocopying and faxing

History
Warrington Library was the first rate supported public library in the country, opening on 24 May 1848 as a library and museum. Following its success, it moved to larger premises in Museum Street in November 1857. In 1998, Warrington Library celebrated 150 years of service.



Last updated 11/2/2009 2:51:27 PM