Welcome to Burbage Community Library
Established in 2016, Burbage Community Library is a self-funding Charitable Incorporated Organisation managed and run by local volunteers, including our Board of 10 annually-appointed local Trustees. With the continued support of Leicestershire County Council, we offer a Free Book Loan Service, including reading initiatives for the young, a well-stocked Friendly Bookshop and a year-round accessible outdoor Garden Meeting Area. We also offer and support a range of wider services and activities for our local community, all aimed at maximising awareness and engagement with the Library and ensuring we make best overall use of our resources and facilities.
Book Loans - Adult, Teenage and Children Fiction and Non-Fiction
Large Print and Audio Books, Reference Books
Bookshop - Adult, Teenage and Children Fiction, Non-Fiction and Jigsaws
Children's Play Area, Story Tapes / CDs, Bookstart, Wriggly Readers
Local History and Tourism Information, Local Studies and Family History
WI-fI, and free use of PCs for members, Photocopier Facilities
Availability of Room Hire
Accessibility The Library is set within its own gardens, including a flat paved area that leads directly to the Wheelchair-Accessible Main Entrance. Assistance Dogs are very welcome and there are always at least two volunteer staff available during ‘opening hours’ to welcome, assist and support all users. A Disabled Toilet, Nappy Changing facilities and Light Refreshments are also available on-site. There is a DEFIBRILLATOR outside the Main Entrance.
Our Gardens are a wonderful place to meet and relax and include our ‘famous’ Friendly Bench, lawn, fruit trees, flower beds, bird table and feeding area, bird bath, nesting boxes, and a good-sized Picnic Table for all to enjoy.
ROOM HIRE
Weekdays £10 per hour (p/h) Saturday afternoons £15 p/hSunday mornings £15 p/h
Sunday afternoons £15 p/h
Evenings £20 p/h
Booking by Telephone/Facebook
'WRIGGLY READERS'
'Story and Ryme-time for pre-school age, with parents and carers
Every Thursday 9:30 - 10:00am
Booking Essential!
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'KNIT & NATTER'
All welcome - Every Saturday Morning
Opening Hours for Library Loans and Bookshop
MON: 2pm - 5pm
TUES: 10am - 1pm
TUES: 2pm - 5pm
WED: 10am - 1pm
THURS: 10am - 1pm
THURS: 4pm - 6pm
FRI: CLOSED
SAT: 10am - 1pm
SUN: CLOSED
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Closed 24th/25th/26th December
Usual Opening 27th/29th/30th December
Closed 1st/2nd January
Usual Opening from 3rd January
Books on Loan can be returned ANYTIME through Letterbox, including Loans from other libraries within Leicestershire County Council area
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THE 100 CLUB WINNERS
December 2025
1st Prize: No 46, Sam B - £30
2nd Prize: No 24, Gillian S - £18
3rd Prize: No 32, Marian N - £12
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT
It is now time to renew / join The 100 Club
Costing £12 per year, there is a Draw each month: 50% to Library Funds, 25% 1st prize, 15% 2nd prize, 10% 3rd prize
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Burbage Heritage Group
New History of Libraries in Burbage
Currently on Display
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Burbage Community Library's
Summer Reading Challenge
285 Children enrolled and 225 Children FULLY COMPLETED the whole Challenge!
Many Congratulations to everyone involved and to this year's winning school...
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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough
Council Local Plan
Consultation
A copy of these Documents is now available on our Public Information Shelf
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10 Years Celebratory Booklet
Burbage Community Library
Anecdotes / Photos Welcome
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The Painting of Freda Kahlo ''With Exotic Birds'' is on display Painted as individual squares by 36 members of Hinckley and District Society of Arts currently on Display, with a Book and Information Sheet
Forthcoming Events
Sponsored by TESCO Hinckley Community, our fun Programme of FREE EVENTS for children 0 – 5 years is taking place at the Library throughout 2025
Saturday, 2 May 2026 - Library 'Plant Sale' (coincides with Burbage's 'Scarecrow Weekend')
Recent Events
3 December - Drop in session at the library run by Coventry Building Society, this about a Power of Attorney. “You never think you need one until you do''
28 November - Burbage Community Library's 'Christmas Fayre' - hugely successful and packed with visitors!
25th November - 'Good TO BE Sparkly' - interactive Festive Story, with a sparkly selection of Crafts for Pre-School Children
14th November 'Good TO BE Imaginative' - imaginative Play Session with lots of excting experiences to explore, a fun 'Sensory Experience' with 'Little Mess'
10th November - Library 'HUB' Visit by Richard Styles from the Rural Community Council (RCC). The HUBs are for people who are looking to volunteer, local groups looking for Grant funding. He also had some free heated blankets for those who may be struggling in the cold
October 14th at 7:00pm - Annual General Meeting
September 26th - 'Mini First Aid' Class, run in conjunction with Wriggly Readers at Burbage Library - see Photo below
Summer Reading Challenge, 5 July - 6 September 2025
September 6th - Good TO BE Healthy, Whistle Tot Food -Themed Role Play Session for pre-school children
Recent Events continued...
August 15th - Good TO BE Mindful in Nature, Pierce Perspective Workshop for 6-11 year olds
August 6th - Award-winning 'Mini First Aid' courses delivered for 3-6 yr olds and 7-12 yr olds
July 16th - Good TO HAVE Fun With Words, Jemma Green presenting her hilarious poetry to 6 - 11 year olds
July 9th - Good TO GROW Things, little ones planting seeds, a very popular event!
June 27th - Ellie Sandall, Author and Illustrator of 'Everybunny Dance' introduced all the characters from this brilliant book. A very interactive, fully subscribed event
6th May, 14th May - Heritage Walk and Talk: 'Burbage through the Second World War' (part of Burbage Community Arts Festival)
13th May - 1970's Pathe News & Vinyl Records Evening, by Alan Clarke
May 15th - 'Home Instead-Hinckley Burbage & Nuneaton' Charity Bake Sale at the Library for Wear it Green Day, supporting the Mental Health Foundation
17th May - 'Plant Sale' at the Library during Scarecrow Festival
BCAF Library Fun Day, 10th May - 'Cakes and Drinks', Steel Band, Summer Arts & Crafts
April 16th 2:00 - 3:00pm 'Little Mess' sensory experience.
March 27th - “Good TO BE Creative” a “hands on” art session on the theme of 4 seasons. Pre-school children created together a colourful scene for the BCAF Children’s Art Exhibition
February - The amazing Tom The Tale Teller & his Puppets brought stories alive
Recent Grants and Donations
Donation: A £500 donation from local housebuilder Davidsons Homes. Mike Wilbur, Chair of Burbage Community Library, said: “We are absolutely delighted with this generous donation from Davidsons Homes. Our library has thrived thanks to the dedication of local volunteers, and support like this makes a real difference. With our 10th anniversary approaching, it feels especially timely to be recognised in this way, and the funds will help us to continue serving the community for years to come.” The contribution comes as the library prepares to celebrate a decade of being community-managed, with plans to produce a commemorative booklet later this year. Simon Tyler, Sales Director for Davidsons Homes South, said: “Libraries are at the heart of our communities – they bring people together, encourage learning and provide a welcoming space for all. We’re proud to support the team of volunteers who keep Burbage Community Library thriving and to play a small part in helping them continue their brilliant work.”
Warm Welcome Venue: £1,200 'Warm Welcome Grant' from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, to be a 'Warm Welcome' venue from over the Winter 2025/2026.
Solar Panels Installation: £16,900 Grant from the VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme, a Government scheme administered by community charity Groundwork, on behalf of The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) The scheme helps frontline delivery organisations with the increased cost of living.
Warm Welcome Venue: £1,500 'Warm Welcome Grant' from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council to be a 'Warm Welcome venue' over the Winter 2024/2025.
Handrail (Lychgate Lane): £500 from the Hinckley Park Fund, administered by Burbage Parish Council, to purchase and install the handrail.
Picnic bench: 2024 grant from Burbage Parish Lands Charity and a donation from Burbage Community Arts Festival.
Electrical wiring and fire alarm system up to standard: Leicestershire County Council is a key funder of our Community Library, and the Council’s’s Building Contingency Fund has also funded this initiative.
'Hands On' Art Session for BCAF Children's Art Exhibition in March: funded by Tesco Stronger Starts.
Contact and Feedback
Burbage Community Library
Church Street
Burbage
Leicestershire, LE10 2DA
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