Peterborough Central Library

Facilities

• A children’s area
• Copying and fax
• Adaptive Technology which allows access to computing for those with disabilities
• Computers for public use
• John Clare Theatre and LP Hartley room available for hire
• The Get On Gateway an area specially designed for those wishing to upskill for personal and career development.

Regular activities and events

• Once upon a time Stories and Rhymes. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10.30-11.00am and Fridays and Saturdays, 2.15-2.45pm. FREE.
• Baby rhyme time. Rhymes and Instruments. Thursdays 1.30- 2.00pm. FREE.
• Albert the Alligator Storycraft session. Stories, crafts and rhymes. FREE sessions for under 5’s. Every Thursday, 10.30-11.00am.
• Chatterbooks reading group for 10-12 year olds. First Thursday of the month, 4-5pm.
• Chatterbooks reading group for 4-6 year olds. Third Saturday of the month, 2.30-3.30pm.
• Fast and Furious reading group for 7-9 year olds. Fourth Saturday of the month, 2.30-3.30pm.
• Lexicon book Group for teenagers. Second Thursday of the month, 4-5pm.
• Homework Club (years 3 to 8), every Saturday (excluding holidays) from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
• City Reading Group. Fourth Satuday of the month, 2.00pm to 3.00 pm. New members wanted. Please contact library staff for the
  date of the next meeting.
• Knit and Natter Group, second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 11.00am-12.30pm. Everyone welcome, bring along your own knitting and patterns. Refreshments available for a small charge.

Free computer courses

• Online Basics every Monday 5.00-6.30pm, Tuesday 10.30-12.00am, 2.00-3.30pm and Silver Surfers Thursday 11.00-12.00am.
• Job club computer sessions every Monday 10.30-12.00am.
• Online Services and Using Ebay

Class visits for schools

• Please contact the Library to arrange

Events and activities for families, adults and children

• Summer reading schemes
• Holiday activities

Look out for new events and activities on our website or in our library.

Other services

• Connexions careers advice centre Telephone number (01733) 864500
• Careers Support for Adults in the Peterborough Area-
  If you’re looking for a job, want help choosing a career or need a hand to get you moving in the right direction, the Adult Careers Service team can help. To book a session call 01733 864620.
  You can also find lots of careers support on line at the National Careers Service website: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk