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The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

Our online payment services and 24 hour telephone payment line will be unavailable on Tuesday 14 January 2025 due to essential system maintenance. You will not be able to make a payment during this time.

Stanley Library


Find out about the opening times, activities and services available at Stanley library.

Opening hours

  • Monday - 10.00am to 7.00pm
  • Tuesday - 10.00am to 7.00pm
  • Wednesday - closed
  • Thursday - 10.00am to 5.00pm
  • Friday - 10.00am to 6.00pm
  • Saturday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • Sunday - closed

Events and activities

Rhyme time for the under fives

Time: 2.00pm to 2.30pm
Day: Tuesday 
Frequency: Weekly

Digital drop-in (free computer help)

Time: 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Day: Thursday
Frequency: Weekly

Creative crafts 

Time: 10.30am to 12.00 noon
Day: Thursday
Frequency: Weekly

Reading group

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Day: Friday
Frequency: Monthly (3rd Friday of the month)

Reading group

Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Day: Monday
Frequency: First Monday of the month 

Reading group

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
Day: Saturday
Frequency: Monthly (check date with library)

What's available?

  • browsing 
  • computer access 
  • self-service photocopying and printing
  • book request service
  • inter library loans
  • study tables

How to get there

Stanley Library is situated inside The Louisa Centre. 

The nearest bus stops are approximately 200 yards away at the bus station.

Cycle parking facilities are available.

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