Library at the Lantern - serving Sundorne and Harlescott

Opening hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10.00-6.00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10.00-6.00
Friday 10.00-6.00
Saturday 9.30-1.00

For a location map, please follow the link to Shropmap.

The Library at The Lantern offers a wide range of books, CDs, DVDs and talking books. Free access to the Internet is available through seven People's Network computers.

Special facilities
Because the library is located in The Lantern community building you can use it outside normal opening hours, between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. During this time it will be possible to borrow books, renew and return books, and other items, on a self-service basis.

Homework help centre
Free professional guidance for children aged 9 -14 years on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm. This is now held in a separate IT suite off the foyer. There is access to the internet, free printing and photocopying for homework, along with stationery and craft materials. Pick up a registration form from library staff or call in to see the homework help coordinators.

Events at the library
For a full list of events taking place the Library at the Lantern, and other libraries in the Shrewsbury area, please follow the link from this page.

A copy of the community profile for this library, which includes an indication of how well this library is performing, can be downloaded or opened on-line from the links on this page.

You can read the comments from the customer survey by opening the link "Library at the Lantern - your comments".

The Lantern has a community hall and meeting rooms, Disability Services, and a cafe. Follow the link to the Lantern community building to find out more about the services available.

There is a Shropshire Customer First Point at the Lantern where you can get to help with questions about your rights, homes, health, welfare, learning and work, children, money, leisure time, transport needs, retirement and much more. Follow the link on this page to find out more.