Borrow a book, CD or DVD

It seems obvious that “borrowing a book, CD or DVD” is and has been the fundamental reason for the library’s existence. BUT, while you visit us to borrow a book, CD or DVD, please take a moment to see what else is going on in the building. INDEED, feel free to join us at our growing list of interesting activities.

The Café and Daily Newspapers

In this hectic world we have become used to “Chilling Out” over a hot drink in a local café. Kinver Community Library has decided to offer this option to those in need of some quiet time, or a desire to meet old and new friends. You will be able to have a cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate or cappuccino while delving into a selection of daily newspapers. Please come in to relax from January 2017 to enjoy the following selection of newspapers, which cover a spectrum of political opinion:

The Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The “I”, The Express and Star.

Although hot drinks are chargeable at £1 for tea, coffee and hot chocolate and £1.50 for cappuccino, there is no charge for the newspapers. We will also be offering children squash and biscuits at an appropriate charge should they want to come alone or accompany their parents in a visit to the Library.

Once we have had sufficient experience of managing the Library on our own, we are also considering offering café patrons slices of delicious cake baked locally in the village. Watch this space for developments.

The Exchange Corner

To develop our future services every source of potential income needs expanding.

We know from other retail sectors that a market exists for good quality used products. Kinver Community Library Ltd therefore wants to create a new income stream by starting an exchange of used products such as Books, Games, Toys, Puzzles, CDs and DVDs.

We hope that you will consider adding to our stock and exchanging the donated item for a new item for the minimal fee of 50p.

Books, CDs and DVDs deleted from SCC stock will be added to the 6 boxes located next to the library desk for an exchange fee of 50p. Please search your cupboards and shelves for items to deliver and exchange at your Library.

Hold Meetings in the Library

The many Village Societies have, over time, found a location for their Committee Meetings. However, we understand that there is a genuine need for alternatives. Thus we offer use of the library building for a small fee of £15 per evening. Please note that there will be a need to discuss security at the time of booking, in line with our insurance obligations.