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Thornley Library

Find out about the opening times, activities and services available at Thornley library.

Opening hours

Monday - 9.30am to 5.00pm
Tuesday - closed
Wednesday - closed
Thursday - 9.30am to 7.00pm
Friday - closed
Saturday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
Sunday - closed

Events and activities

Craft group

Time: 10.00am to 12 noon
Day: Monday
Frequency: Weekly

Toddler time

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Day: Monday
Frequency: Weekly (Starting in September)

Reading group

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Day: Thursday
Frequency: Monthly

What's available?

browsing
computer access
self-service photocopying and printing
book request service
inter library loans

How to get there

Thornley Library is situated on the main road through Thornley near the Pit Wheel.

Bus stops are located close to the library, near the shops. Thornley Library has its own car park (please note the car park is closed outside library opening hours).

There are two cycle parking places at the library.