Pork Pie Library and Community Centre
The library has books to borrow, free access to computers, self-service facilities and information. It’s free to join so why not see what we have for you?
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Opening times
| Days | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Self-service facility
You can now do the following:
- pay rent, council tax, fines and other council services using a debit card in the self-service kiosk
- scan proofs to support applications for housing and housing benefit
- use freephones to talk to our services including housing officers, housing benefit, housing options and council tax
- use self-service computers to log on to our website and apply for services including:
- housing
- housing benefits
- parking permits
- blue badge
- council tax.
Adult learning centre
The adult learning service offers a wide range of courses in our IT suite and learning room. We offer arts and crafts, IT skills, Maths and English as well as a job club.
Community room hire
Room hire is available for a small hourly charge. We offer community rooms with accessible toilet and a hall with stage for larger events. For further information please contact a member of staff at the Pork Pie or complete the online enquiry form.
Computers and internet
We offer a wide change of books and free access to computers and the internet. Our staff are happy to help with general enquiries and access to information.
Accessibility
The centre is all on the ground floor. There are wide entrance to both the library and the hall. Both have an accessible toilet. We also have a large text keyboard and track ball mouse.
For Children and Young People
- Children's books for all ages, from babies to young adults
- Toddler Time every Tuesday from 11am - 1pm
- Homework help on Wednesdays from 3.30 – 6.30pm (term time)
- Baby changing facilities
Access further services
- Borrow an eBook, eAudiobook or download an eMagazine
- Information and reference
- Volunteer in libraries
- Accessibility, health and wellbeing
- Children and young people
Contact us
Ring us: 0116 299 5480
Write to us: Southfields Drive (Pork Pie Island) LE2 6QS
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