How it works

Questions about borrowing, membership, donating or volunteering? email us, or call 07942 994023 Saturdays 10am -2pm.

 

1. Find it

Browse the catalogue online, with over 269+ items. From drills to carpet cleaners to camping gear. Find what you need and check that it’s free on your dates.

2. Reserve it

Members can reserve online in a couple of clicks. Pick up on a  Saturday, 12 to 2pm.

3. Collect it

We open at 10am for return drop-offs. Collections for reserved items start at 12pm. 
This gives us time to check items back in and get them ready for you.

 

Membership

Three membership levels keep borrowing affordable for everyone. 
Per year, the fees are
Concession £10, Standard £30 and Supporter from £50.

Your membership covers our running costs and keeps the library growing as a CIC.

How to join

  • Go to our Library page and click “Create account” at the top right
  • Sign up online. It takes about 5 minutes.
  • Bring photo ID and proof of address the first time you collect. You only need to do this once.

Collecting

We are open every Saturday from 10am until 2pm.

Drop off for returning items is between 10 to 11:30am and collections of reserved items is from 12 – 2pm.

Our address is
178-179 Sidwell St, above the Sidwell Bakehouse.

Finding us

  1. Head to 178–179 Sidwell Street, access is via Sidwell Bakehouse & Cookery School.
  2. Inside the bakehouse, take the stairs on your right.
  3. At the top, walk straight along the corridor; we are signposted.
  4. Take the next flight of stairs up. That’s us.

You can also watch our short “How to find us” video.

Collecting your item

  1. We book the item out and take payment.
  2. We give it a quick look over with you and show you how to use it, if you need a hand.
  3. We agree your return date, and you’re good to go.

 

Faqs

Membership costs per year are
£30 Standard
£50+ Supporter
£10 for Concession 

For every loan a small lending fee applies, you’ll see these prices in the library catalogue.
If you borrow a few things a year, you’ll have covered these fees over buying new many times over.

If you think there’s a ‘thing’ we should have in the Library then please let us know. We also love a ‘thing’ donation so please get in touch if you have something you think might be suitable for our borrowers.