The Library

More Than Just Books.

Located in the centre of the TOWN. The Market Harborough library and museum is based on the first floor of the old Symington Corset factory.

Opening Hours & Contacts

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday: 10:00-16:00
Sunday: Closed

Phone:0116 305 3627
Fax:0116 305 0670

marketharboroughlibrary@leics.gov.uk

Address:

The Symington Building
Adam and Eve Street
Market Harborough
LE16 7LT

WeeklyActivities

Enterprise Hubs

Every Thursday 10am-12pm.

Provides support for anyone aged 18 or above looking for support with business or self-employment. Come along to our informal drop-in sessions for one-to-one business support, business opportunity profiles, market analysis, information regarding business plans, local business information, networking opportunities and access to seminars.

Make Friends With a Book

Every Tuesday 2pm-3.30pm.

A place to relax, a chance to make new friends, and a new way to enjoy sharing reading. There is no pressure to read or talk, you can simply drop in, sit down and relax as you listen to a good story or poem. There is no homework.

Work Clubs

Every Thursday 10am-12pm.

If you are aged 18 or above we can help you with returning to work, if you are under threat of redundancy, looking for a career change, looking for employment or training. Come along to our informal drop-in sessions for help with CVs, cover letters, setting up an email address, IT skills, searching and applying for jobs, interview techniques, access to training and volunteering opportunities.

Wriggly Readers

Every Thursday 10.30am-11am.

Fun, informal sessions where babies and children aged 0-4 years and their parents/carers can join in with stories, songs and rhymes in a welcoming environment. An opportunity for families to meet and make friends.

Your Library, Your Work Club

Every Thursday 10am-12pm.

Help getting back into work or training. This session includes CVs, cover letters and job search support.

Bookstart
Bookstart is the national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with children from an early age.

Bookstart aims to provide free reading packs for all babies and pre-school children

For babies in their first year Each pack contains free books to share with your child, as well as helpful advice and other fun resources.
Ask your health visitor, early years setting or library for a Bookstart baby pack or
Bookstart treasure gift for pre-schoolers.

The Bookstart Treasure gift is for children aged 3 - 4 years
Each gift contains a free book to share with your child, as well as helpful advice and other fun resources
To get your free Bookstart gift ask your health visitor, early years setting or library for details.