Important notice Dudley Library refurbishment - please scroll down the page to read about some important changes.
We are based in the centre of Dudley, close to Dudley Museum and Art Gallery, and Dudley Town Hall.
Address:
St James's Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1HR
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Telephone Numbers:
Lending, Music & Film, Children's: 01384 815560 or 01384 815556
Information Services & Computers: 01384 815557 or 01384 815558
Email: Online Contact Form
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Monday: 9am - 7pm
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Tuesday: 9.30am - 7pm
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Wednesday: 9am - 7pm
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Thursday: 9am - 7pm
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Friday: 9am - 7pm
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Saturday: 9am - 5pm
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Sunday: 10am - 2pm
Dudley Library to be refurbished...
As part of the Library Modernisation programme, it was agreed that Dudley Libraries be made bright, light and welcoming centres of the community. Dudley Library is one of the busiest of libraries, receiving around 5-5,500 visits per week and, although some updating has been introduced, the library needs a major re-organisation and updating. The lighting in the Library has been improved, and the public computers have all been updated, but the existing shelving is a hotch-potch of styles and there is a lot of old and tired looking furniture.
Engaging with users has shown that people like to spend significant lengths of time in the library. They like to be able to sit in relaxing seating, read newspapers, books and magazines, to have more areas for study, and be able to find stock in a logical way. We have received adverse comments about the decor and the unattractive look of the library and the untidiness of the shelving. The location of the Children’s library was mentioned particularly by users as being unhelpful and too small.
Generally, people want a light and attractive library with plenty of study seating with tables and casual relaxed seating. They want areas which are quieter as well as those where regular and special events take place.
In order to address the above so that people can use the library in a more comfortable way, and to compliment the elegant building, the interior of the library is going to be transformed by redecoration and new shelving and furniture.
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The First floor will close to the public from Monday 14th May for a temporary period while the work is undertaken. The First floor will then re-open in its new layout, and the work will commence on the Ground Floor, again for a temporary period of closure. The staff will endeavour to minimise disruption and assist users while the work goes ahead. We hope that you will love our new look and enjoy using the library even more.
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Update:: As part of the current refurbishment and due to internal scaffolding and electrical works, Dudley Library will need to be closed on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th June. The Ground Floor will re-open again on Thursday 14th June as normal.
You can renew books online, or access other online services, and you can return your books to any library in the Dudley borough. Your nearest libraries are Netherton, Gornal and Brierley Hill.
What's available?
We stock a wide range of books in a variety of formats (including playaway). We also stock a range of DVDs and CDs, as well as providing newspapers and magazines.
What can I do?
Join a Reading group. These are friendly and popular groups and new members are always welcome.
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1st Wednesday of the month: 12pm to 1pm
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LGBT reading group: 1st Friday of the month: 12pm to 1pm
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Reading group: Last Wednesday of the month: 6pm to 6.45pm
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Film reading group: 3rd Sunday of the month: 12pm to 1.30pm
Time Travel: Go back in time by attending a Local History Talk
Use a computer: You can check your email, type a document, and we also have a wifi access! We also provide IT tasters which can be booked in advance:
Talk to your councillor: Find out who your local councillor is and where and when they hold surgeries.
Job Club: Get help with all aspects of job search : Every Monday from 5pm to 7pm
Research Family History: Our staff can help you to find resources to help you. Did you know we provide FREE access to ancestry.com within the library? Sometimes introductory sessions are held in libraries on using ancestry.com. These will always be advertised on our events page.
Rattle and Rhyme: A very popular activity every week during term time.
We also have:
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Saturday family storytime: 1st Saturday of the month - 11am to 12pm
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Sunday stories (twice a month): 11.15am to 11.45am
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Chatterbooks: Tuesdays monthly - 3.15pm to 4.45pm
There are many events and activities for children that happen throughout the year. See the main events page or browse through the children and young people page.
