Loughborough Library

A large busy library situated in the centre of Loughborough.

Smart library opening hours - see below
0116 305 2420
loughboroughlibrary@leics.gov.uk
Loughborough Library, 31 Granby Street, Loughborough, LE11 3DU
  Smart Staffed Smart
Monday 8am-10am 10am-1pm 1pm-7pm
Tuesday 8am-10am 10am-5pm 5pm-7pm
Wednesday 8am-7pm - Smart access all day
Thursday 8am-10am 10am-5pm 5pm-7pm
Friday 8am-10am 10am-5pm 5pm-7pm
Saturday 8am-10am 10am-2pm 2pm-6pm
Sunday CLOSED    

To use the library during smart hours please complete a Smart Library induction and familiarise yourself with the layout and exits of the library using the:

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Loughborough Library guided tour

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Activities and services

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Many of our libraries also offer a range of services to support and signpost to the wider Family Hubs network.

Between Life and Death – Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust

27 March to 21 April

Loughborough Library will host an international touring exhibition Between Life and Death – Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust.  

The exhibition shares remarkable rescue stories of moral courage and heroism from the Second World War. Featuring accounts from survivors and rescuers of 15 European countries, visitors to the exhibition will gain an insight into the complex decisions faced by individuals who risked everything to help the Jewish community.

We are honoured to be hosting the exhibition which is touring across multiple cities and boroughs throughout the year including Worcester, Redditch, Salford, Huddersfield, and several boroughs in London, including Camden, Sutton, and Barnet.

The exhibition will run from 27 March to 21 April, with access available to the library during both SMART and staffed hours.

Local Studies Reference Room

Open times: 

Monday - 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 10am to 12 noon, and 2pm to 4pm.

Volunteers are available during these hours to assist with Loughborough based local studies enquiries. Lending from local studies and genealogy collections is available during normal library opening hours.

Carnegie Kids

Drop in, every Tuesday 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

After school activities for children.

Construction Club

Drop-in, every Saturday 10am to 1pm.

Join in the fun building wonderful things.

All materials provided. Just bring your imagination.

Hobby Hub

Drop in, every Tuesday 10.30am to 12pm.

Meet new people and have fun.

Wriggly Readers

Fun, informal sessions where babies and children aged 0-4 years and their parents/carers can join in with stories, songs and rhymes in a welcoming environment. An opportunity for families to meet and make friends.

See the Wriggly Readers timetable for more information.