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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

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We provide free books, internet access, story times and much more! Membership and borrowing is free

Oakham Library is the headquarters of Rutland Library Service
We have branch libraries in Uppingham, Ketton and Ryhall. Rutland Libraries provide:
Books for loan for adults and children, including fiction and non-fiction, with no overdue charges. Books in large Print, and on CD
Reference and Information Collection,
Local Studies and Family History Collection (large reference collection now at Rut

land County Museum)
DVD hire
Internet access and Office software, photocopy and fax facilities
Reading Group support
Information on local clubs and societies
Request service
Free Online resources including:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Ancestry.com Library edition, and Find My Past access for Family History Research
E-books & eNewspaper/eMagazines services
British Newspaper Archive online
TheoryTest Pro (Driving Theory Test)
Go Citizen UK Citizenship practice tests

01/06/2026

🎉We're very excited to announce that Rhymetime for little ones will be returning for regular sessions from next Monday, 8 June at Oakham Library! 🎉

All the details below. No need to book - just drop in for 30 marvellous minutes of songs and rhymes!

29/05/2026

Your new favourite thriller author in conversation at Oakham Library!
Beck Lewis is a British psychological thriller author who specialises in tense, character-driven mysteries that you won't want to put down.
Come along to learn more about the craft of thriller writing and help plot a mystery story. This will be a fun and friendly talk with a great, new author.
Tickets (£5 includes light refreshments) available from Oakham Library now!

27/05/2026

You’re invited!
Come and celebrate with us on Thursday 4 June and find out about the range of Living Well services on offer.

26/05/2026

A temporary click and collect service will be available at Uppingham Library from Friday 5 June.
All the details 👇

22/05/2026

📣Author event at Oakham Library!📣
Beck Lewis is a British psychological thriller author who specialises in tense, character-driven mysteries that you won't want to put down.
Come along to learn more about the craft of thriller writing and help plot a mystery story. This will be a fun and friendly talk with a great, new author.
Tickets (£5 includes light refreshments) available for Oakham Library now!

20/05/2026

Get ready for colourful Elmer fun as we celebrate Elmer Day at Ketton Library! 📚🌈🖍🐘
Join us THIS Friday 22 May at 2pm to 3pm for a special Elmer Storytime, followed by some fantastic Elmer craft activities.
Booking is essential. Pop into Ketton Library today or email: [email protected]

19/05/2026

It's Dementia Action Week - did you know that Rutland Libraries has a range of resources available to support those living with dementia and the people who care for them?
This includes our engaging dementia-friendly jigsaw puzzles, Picture to Share books, as well as our collection of expert-endorsed titles designed to help people understand more about dementia and provide information and advice.

18/05/2026

Get ready to share the magic of everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant!
Join us on Saturday at Oakham Library for FREE colourful Elmer fun with stories, rhymes and crafts to celebrate Elmer Day! 📚🌈
Booking is essential: All the details 👇

15/05/2026

Step into a novel of jealousy and revenge set in the glamorous world of film by Deborah Moggach, bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Tulip Fever. Listen on now!

Download BorrowBox for free and start listening/reading today! All you need is your Rutland Libraries card and PIN.
What are you reading this weekend?

13/05/2026

Get ready for colourful Elmer fun as we celebrate Elmer Day at Ketton Library! 📚🌈🖍🐘
Join us on Friday 22 May at 2pm to 3pm for a special Elmer Storytime, followed by some fantastic Elmer craft activities.
Booking is essential. Pop into Ketton Library today or email: [email protected]

Address

Oakham Library, Catmos Street
Oakham
LE156HW

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

Oakham Library: 01572 722918

Website

https://rutlandlibraries.org.uk/

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