Age Concern Library: More information
The library service for mature people (50+)
3rd Tuesday of each month: “Library Club” - We hope to inform, inspire or just give food for thought on a variety of topics, sometimes literary, others of a more general interest
2nd Tuesday of the month: "Readers’ Circles" - The two book groups discusses a different title each month. New readers welcome.
4th Tuesday of the month: "Music Club": - A selection of recorded Music, classical and other, is presented here by library staff, members and volunteers.
What's in YOUR Library?
- Books: FREE loan - borrow up to 12 for up to 3 weeks
- Top ten bestsellers: See what's NEW this week!
- Large print books: Search A-Z by author
- Jigsaw loan
- Talking books: Large selection is available for small hire charge (These are FREE to borrow for visually impaired people) Search A-Z by author
- Large print books
- Newspapers and magazines
- FREE reservations for city residents (small charge for non-city residents)
- Want something we don't have? Perhaps we can order it for you or get it via an interlibrary loan
- Library - Music, Readers' & Writers' groups - see below for details
- General information, help & advice
Computers, Internet & Email:
- FREE Internet access: NOW bookable in advance
- Office software
- Online resources - including encyclopaedias, reference material and newspapers
- Specialist accessibility computer software
- Introductory courses available - please ask
Facilities:
- A4 scanner
- Fax machine (small charge)
Access:
- Library all on one level
- Wide entrance
- Page magnifiers available
- Disabled parking
- Specialist computer software
- Large print books
- Audio books
Clarence House Age Concern Facilities:
- Toilets
- Cafeteria
Library Events:
All events, except the Writers Group, are from 2pm - 4pm with a break for refreshments and opportunities to socialise. Admission if FREE, although a small charge is made for refreshments if required. We also have other events that may not be listed here - please ring to find out what's on:
3rd Tuesday of each month: “Library Club” - We hope to inform, inspire or just give food for thought on a variety of topics, sometimes literary, others of a more general interest
2nd Tuesday of the month: "Readers’ Circles" - The two book groups discusses a different title each month. New readers welcome.
4th Tuesday of the month: "Music Club": - A selection of recorded Music, classical and other, is presented here by library staff, members and volunteers.
"Writers' Group": Meets every Wednesday - Mutual Support for creative writing.
Age Concern Writers' Group meet for about an hour from 1.30 pm. It is an informal meeting with friendly discussion and encouragement, specifically for the retired and over 50s. For further information contact Kathleen Cullen at the Library, Tel: (0116) 222 0580 or e-mail ageconcern.lib@leicester.gov.uk
Computer Courses available - contact us for details
Other useful information:
- 'BookNews' Library e-mail Newsletter: Get the latest information about library Events, Competitions, Book Collections, Author Visit and more... Sent each month if you provided your email address when joining. Not sure - check/update it now