Stretford Library

Location

Kingsway
Stretford
M32 8AP

Opening hours

Opening hours
DayStaffed hours
Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Community meeting rooms

We have three community meeting rooms. These are free to hire for any non-profit making organisations/individuals.

  • Room 1 - accommodates up to 12 people
  • Room 2 - ideal for one to one sessions but will accommodate up to four people
  • Room 3 - accommodates up to six people

There is also a community kitchen available to anyone using these rooms. Call 0161 912 3189 to book a room, or for further information.

Library events and activities

  • The What's on page has a list of upcoming and regular events at Trafford libraries
  • The Rhymetime and Storytimes page has a full list of these regular events for the under 5s
  • The Readers' Groups page has a full list of all the Trafford libraries book groups and how to join them
  • Our  Eventbrite page has details of any events that you have to book in advance
  • Our social media pages  pages FacebookTwitter and Instagram have news and updates about events and activities at the  libraries.

Stock available

Items which are not available at this branch but are available from another Trafford library can be requested free of charge. There are also a large selection of eBooks, eAudio, eNewspapers and eMagazines available via Borrowbox.

The library has the following items available for loan:

For adults

  • Hardback and paperback fiction, including bestsellers and contemporary novels
  • Non-fiction books ranging from popular interest topics to more academic subjects, in some cases up to AS and A level
  • Large print books
  • Talking Books on CD

For 14+

  • A wide range of material chosen to appeal to this age group

For children

  • Stories for all ages from the youngest up to 13+
  • Junior non-fiction
  • Talking Books on CD

Other services

  • Free reservations for any item in stock or on order at any Trafford library
  • Reference and community information
  • Black and white and colour photocopying
  • Printing and scanning facilities
  • Free access to public Wi-Fi
  • Computer facilities, including access to the Internet, are available to library members via People's Network PCs. There is a PC adapted for use by customers with disabilities

Accessibility

  • Ramp to library entrance
  • Automatic door entry
  • Computer facilities accessible for wheelchair users
  • Loop system
  • Toilet for disabled users located in the foyer
  • Disabled parking spaces outside the library