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Rutland Libraries We provide free books, internet access, story times and much more! Membership and borrowing is free

Oakham Library is the headquarters of Rutland Library Service
We have branch libraries in Uppingham, Ketton and Ryhall. Rutland Libraries provide:
Books for loan for adults and children, including fiction and non-fiction, with no overdue charges. Books in large Print, and on CD
Reference and Information Collection,
Local Studies and Family History Collection (large reference collection now at Rutland County Museum)
DVD hire
Internet access and Office software, photocopy and fax facilities
Reading Group support
Information on local clubs and societies
Request service
Free Online resources including:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Ancestry.com Library edition, and Find My Past access for Family History Research
E-books & eNewspaper/eMagazines services
British Newspaper Archive online
TheoryTest Pro (Driving Theory Test)
Go Citizen UK Citizenship practice tests

Return to the deep dark wood and meet Gruffalo Granny....Join us at Oakham Library next Wednesday, 28 October for a Gruf...
23/10/2026

Return to the deep dark wood and meet Gruffalo Granny....
Join us at Oakham Library next Wednesday, 28 October for a Gruffalo adventure!

All the details 👇

TOMORROW!Join us at Oakham Library for a fun, friendly drop in session with the Admiral Nursing Service, helping childre...
21/10/2026

TOMORROW!
Join us at Oakham Library for a fun, friendly drop in session with the Admiral Nursing Service, helping children learn about brain health, memories and kindness, while families explore dementia awareness together.
🗓️ Thursday 22 October
⏰ 10am to 4:30pm
📍 Oakham Library
Free for all, no booking needed. Bring the whole family along!

Coming soon!Join us at Ketton Library for Rummikub - starts on Wednesday 4 November.
20/10/2026

Coming soon!
Join us at Ketton Library for Rummikub - starts on Wednesday 4 November.

This week is Get Online Week, the UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign.Did you know that you can use computers for FR...
19/10/2026

This week is Get Online Week, the UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign.
Did you know that you can use computers for FREE at all four Rutland Libraries and that we host a range of digital skills courses to help people get online safely and make the most of the digital world?
Oakham Library also offers one to one support through drop-in sessions with our volunteer digital buddies from Age UK.
Find out more 👇

TODAY and TOMORROW!Come along to our Big Book Sale at Oakham Library. All ex-library withdrawn stock.Items individually ...
16/10/2026

TODAY and TOMORROW!
Come along to our Big Book Sale at Oakham Library. All ex-library withdrawn stock.

Items individually priced. Cash only. Grab a bargain!

Get ready to become a Brain Explorer! 🧠🗺️Brain Health Day is coming to Oakham Library next Thursday 22 October. Visit si...
15/10/2026

Get ready to become a Brain Explorer! 🧠🗺️
Brain Health Day is coming to Oakham Library next Thursday 22 October. Visit six activity stations around the library, collect a letter stamp at each one, and see if you can crack the secret word for the Final Challenge!

🗓️ Thursday 22 October
⏰ 10am to 4:30pm
📍 Oakham Library
Free, drop in event for the whole family!

Starting an apprenticeship, vocational course or university course?Oakham United Charities is offering grants of up to £...
14/10/2026

Starting an apprenticeship, vocational course or university course?
Oakham United Charities is offering grants of up to £100 to help eligible students buy equipment they need for their course.
You could get help towards specialist clothing, shoes, tools or books.
To apply, you must:
✅ Live in Oakham, Barleythorpe or elsewhere in Rutland
✅ Be aged between 16 and 22
✅ Have started your course
📅 Application deadline: 31st October 2026
👉 Apply online: https://forms.office.com/r/c85UC569CG
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]
Know someone who could benefit? Please share!

Don't forget!It's our Big Book Sale at Oakham Library this Friday and Saturday. Lots of ex-library stock looking for a n...
13/10/2026

Don't forget!
It's our Big Book Sale at Oakham Library this Friday and Saturday.
Lots of ex-library stock looking for a new home - your chance to grab a book bargain!
All the details 👇

Join us at Oakham Library for some spook-tacular, Halloween-themed stories and crafts! 👻🎃👻All the details 👇.Booking is e...
12/10/2026

Join us at Oakham Library for some spook-tacular, Halloween-themed stories and crafts! 👻🎃👻
All the details 👇.
Booking is essential.

Todays is World Mental Health Day.If you're looking to improve your wellbeing, your local library is a great place to st...
10/10/2026

Todays is World Mental Health Day.
If you're looking to improve your wellbeing, your local library is a great place to start.
Advice and support for all ages can be found in our expert-endorsed Reading Well books as well as our special collections of uplifting, feel-good reads chosen to boost your mood and support your wellbeing.

Address

Oakham Library, Catmos Street
Oakham
LE156HW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

Oakham Library: 01572 722918

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