Oswestry Library | Shropshire Council

Oswestry Library closure

Oswestry Library will be closed from Saturday 2 May to Sunday 17 May for a full refurbishment of the library foyer/hub. The library will reopen at 9.30am on Monday 18 May.

Services available next door at Castle View during the closure:

Housing Support Drop-in – Thursday 14 May 9.30am–1pm

Please note that the Shropshire Local Mobile event on Thursday 14 May has been cancelled.

During the closure:

The letterbox will be closed; no returns can be accepted. Items can be returned to Gobowen Library or Ellesmere Library
We recommend selecting Gobowen Library or Ellesmere Library as your reservation collection point
No entry to the building and no on‑site services will operate
Telephones will not be answered, but email and social media will be monitored
Loan periods will be extended, and you may borrow extra books beforehand

Thank you for your patience while we improve your library space!

Contact Information

Address

Arthur Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1JN

Telephone

01743 250 351

E-mail

oswestry.library@shropshire.gov.uk

Social media

Opening Hours

Monday: 09:30 – 17:00
Tuesday: 09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday: 09:30 – 18:00
Thursday: 09:30 – 17:00
Friday: 09:30 – 17:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 16:00
Sunday: Closed

General information

This library is autism friendly

This venue doesn't have car parking but there are public car parks nearby.

Accessibility

Disabled access
Disabled toilets
Level entry access
Lift

Facilities

Baby changing facilities
Bicycle parking
Computers Use of the library computers is free for up to two hours a day for members; for guest users there is a charge
Library Friends
Local history material
Meeting rooms Contact the library for further information or to book
Parking Pay and display parking is available nearby
Photocopying A4 and A3, black and white or colour - charges apply per side copied
Printing A4 black and white or colour - charges apply per side copied
Public toilets
Scanning
Study space
Wifi

Peaceful Warrior Wellbeing® Rest, Rebalance, Renew™

30 May

Oswestry Library

£20.00

Fully booked

Ease your nervous system, support mind body connection, build resilience and skills for daily life.

Also running on:

27 June — 10:30am

Available
25 July — 10:30am

Available
26 September — 10:30am

Available

and 1 additional date.

Book explorers club

30 May

Oswestry Library

Free

This date is available

Calling all young adventurers aged 7-10 years! Step into a world of imagination at Book Explorers Club.

Board games for families

30 May

Oswestry Library

Free

This date is available

Bring the whole family along for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition!

Also running on:

27 June — 12:30pm

Available
25 July — 12:30pm

Available
29 August — 12:30pm

Available

and 3 additional dates.

English conversational group

2 June

Oswestry Library

Free

This date is available

Practice your English language skills in a welcoming and informal environment.

Also running on:

7 July — 2:00pm

Available
4 August — 2:00pm

Available
1 September — 2:00pm

Available

and 3 additional dates.

Hearing loss support hub

3 June

Oswestry Library

Free

This date is available

Hearing aid tube changing, battery collection and advice on hearing aid care.

Also running on:

1 July — 10:00am

Available
5 August — 10:00am

Available
2 September — 10:00am

Available

and 3 additional dates.

Sight loss opportunity group

3 June

Oswestry Library

£2.00

This date is available

Empowering people with visual impairment to live fully, learn together, and unlock new possibilities.

Also running on:

1 July — 10:30am

Available
5 August — 10:30am

Available
2 September — 10:30am

Available

and 2 additional dates.

Books Aloud

3 June

Oswestry Library

Free

This date is available

Listen to great stories and poems for adults read aloud by library staff and volunteers.

Also running on:

1 July — 2:00pm

Available
5 August — 2:00pm

Available
2 September — 2:00pm

Available

and 3 additional dates.

Welsh language skills development workshop - Gweithdy Gloywi Iaith

4 June

Oswestry Library

Free

This date is available

Come and develop your language skills with us at Oswestry library.

Also running on:

2 July — 11:00am

Available
6 August — 11:00am

Available
3 September — 11:00am

Available

and 3 additional dates.

The War Diary of Wilhelm Eid

4 June

Oswestry Library

Free

This date is available

Discover the remarkable personal story of Wilhelm Eid.

Oswestry Jets (Junior Embroiderers and Textile Students)

6 June

Oswestry Library

£3.00

This date is available

Come along and join us.

Also running on:

4 July — 10:30am

Available
1 August — 10:30am

Available
5 September — 10:30am

Available

and 3 additional dates.

Poetry Share

8 June

Oswestry Library

Free

This date is available

Bring and share poetry you love and poetry you've written

Also running on:

13 July — 1:00pm

Available
10 August — 1:00pm

Available
14 September — 1:00pm

Available

and 3 additional dates.

Welsh reading group - Grŵp Darllen Cymraeg

9 June

Oswestry Library

Free

This date is available

Come and read with us at Oswestry library.

Also running on:

14 July — 2:00pm

Available
11 August — 2:00pm

Available
8 September — 2:00pm

Available

and 3 additional dates.

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Peaceful Warrior Wellbeing® Rest, Rebalance, Renew™

Book explorers club

Board games for families

English conversational group

Hearing loss support hub

Sight loss opportunity group

Books Aloud

Welsh language skills development workshop - Gweithdy Gloywi Iaith

The War Diary of Wilhelm Eid

Oswestry Jets (Junior Embroiderers and Textile Students)

Poetry Share

Welsh reading group - Grŵp Darllen Cymraeg

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