The Library can be hired for your event see details
A Video introduction to the library. (video: Erin Baker)
The Barrow Community Library renewed its licence for another 10 years on Monday 28th July 2025
BUSCA were officially handed the keys to Barrow Community Library on Monday 27th July 2015. Then after the first successful 10 years, we signed a licence for another 10 years on Monday 28th July 2025.
Our opening hours are currently:
Mon 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tue closed Wed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu closed Fri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
We offer Tea, Coffee and biscuits at very reasonable prices, so come and relax while browsing or selecting your next read.
If you have any questions or need assistance, the volunteer library staff will be pleased to help.
You can contact us during opening hours on 01509 416356.
A larger collection of stock can be found at Loughborough Library. It costs nothing to join the library or to borrow books (the basic service is free) and you are never too young to join!
LENDING SERVICES
Novels – a selection of popular hardback and paperback fiction.
Information books – most popular topics. Subject requests are free to support homework and study.
Books in large print.
Talking books (books on CD, small charge).
E-Books.
A separate section of Adult Fiction sourced from donated books, our "Community" books.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Storybooks for children of all ages.
Board books and picture books for babies and pre-school children.
Talking Books for 11 years and under - no charge.
Information books to help with homework and leisure reading.
Books for teenagers.
Books for parents on child related issues.
Rhyme Time for 3s and under. On some Fridays from 10:30am to 11:00am, see calendar. £1.00 donation to library funds per child per session.
Chess Club every Friday at 3:00pm
See some examples of Children's artwork, previously displayed at Barrow Library in 2005 and 2006.
INFORMATION SERVICES
General reference books available on-line
Local courses and evening classes
Local papers
Information about the local community including parish, district and county information
Local studies information including books, maps and village file on Barrow upon Soar, Parish records for Barrow upon Soar and Walton on the Wolds together with some census records.
Ancestry Library Edition and Find my Past are available in this library free of charge to do family history research.
COMPUTERS AND ICT
Our Public Access computers are based on the Apple Mac, and offer the following features:
Facilities are free to library users except for a small charge for printing
Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult
Free computer taster courses – ask library staff for help
Public access via Broadband to the World Wide Web including email
WiFi access so you can use your own device
Microsoft Office programs available
Scanner and Printer
Online public access to the Library catalogue
OTHER FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Photocopying (up to A3 size)
Laminating (up to A4 size)
Arts & Crafts sales
The Scrabble Group meets every Monday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
The Craft & Chat group meets every Wednesday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon
The Coffee & Chat group meets the second Friday of each month from 10:30am to 11:30am
The Adult Chess club meets every Friday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
ACCESS
Ramp to entrance with automatic door
Library is all on one level with wide aisles
Accessible toilet with baby change facility
Car park available at rear with ramp and automatic door to enter the library from the car park.
BUSCA were officially handed the keys to Barrow Community Library on Monday 27th July 2015. Then after the first successful 10 years, we signed a licence for another 10 years on Monday 28th July 2025.
If you have any questions or need assistance, the volunteer library staff will be pleased to help.
