Bidford Community Library


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Opening times:

Mondays 10.00 to 4.00
Tuesdays 10.00 to 4.00
Fridays 10.00 to 4.00
Saturdays 10.00 to 12.00
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Bidford Community Library Ltd (BCL) was formed as a Social Enterprise serving the communities of Bidford-on-Avon and neighbouring villages since April 2012, when Warwickshire County Council took the decision to close it, together with 15 other libraries across the county.

We operate within the County Library Service. Books are supplied to us but we have to raise funds to cover all our running costs.

It has a Board of Directors, who are all volunteers and the Library is managed entirely by enthusiastic volunteers. As well as offering book borrowing, browsing and ordering, and services such as computer use, photocopying, printing and free Wi-fi, we are a community hub hosting a number of regular activities and events for all ages.

All are welcome – why not come and pay us a visit? We are in the same building as the Primary School and Parish Council office and our volunteers will be more than happy to assist you.

The aims of Bidford Community Library

The aims of the company are:

  1. To provide a library service for the local community and to facilitate a community hub to promote community cohesion;
  2. To provide social, entertainment and educational services and activities which could help reduce feelings of isolation and rural deprivation;
  3. To promote volunteering, interaction, communication and wellbeing between individuals, groups and businesses to enhance community spirit;
  4. To provide and develop IT facilities including internet usage for the community and to develop a support network for users as required;
  5. To encourage all sections of the community to use the services and facilities provided and to focus the provision on the needs as recognised and in particular to encourage new skills;
  6. To provide services by associating with voluntary organisations, local authorities, health organisations, local communities and local organisations in a common effort to provide services enabling individuals to move forward with their lives;
  7. To manage and improve the facilities and services of the Company which, in the opinion of the Directors, may enhance the sustainability of the Company.

Address

Bramley Way
Bidford-on-Avon
B50 4QG
(next to the school)

Opening Hours

Monday
10.00am to 4.00pm

Tuesday
10.00am to 4.00pm

Friday
10.00am to 4.00pm

Saturday
10.00am to 12.00 noon

Contact Information

Telephone: 01789 773239

Email: info@bidfordlibrary.co.uk

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