The Up Hatherley library offers access to resources and serves as a meeting place for local groups. Baby Bounce and Rhyme, a scheme of sessions that focus on reading skills development for children under 18 months old, is held every term-time Tuesday, 10:15 - 10:45. For young children, Up Hatherley Library participates in the Bookstart schemes which focus on the fun and entertainment that can be found in reading and sharing books. The Library Club, held every second Tuesday of the month 11:00 – 12:00, is a way for members to meet others and receive reliable transport to the library.

There are currently 8 computers available for public use. These are accessible Mondays and Tuesdays 09:30 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:30, Thursdays 09:30 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 19:00, Fridays 13:00 – 19:00, and Saturdays 09:30 – 16:00. Computers can be used for up to 2 hours, and can be reserved in advance online. To print using the library computers, the member will be charged a fee: B&W A4 – 10p/sheet, Colour A4 – 80p/sheet, B&W A3 – 20p/sheet, Colour A3 - £1/sheet. The library also runs a volunteer ‘Computer Buddy’ scheme, held 11:00 – 13:00 Tuesdays, where members can be offered help and guidance when using the library computers.

The office for the Children’s Centre is based within Up Hatherley Library. The centre holds many activities for parents and children and offers family support through referral. Leaflets and answers to enquiries can be found within the library. The office can be contacted by telephone (01242 863997) during opening times.

Opening Times

Monday              09:30 – 13:00, 14:00 – 17.30
Tuesday             09:30 – 13:00, 14:00 – 17.30
Wednesday        CLOSED
Thursday           09:30 – 13:00, 14:00 – 19:00
Friday                13:00 – 19:00
Saturday            09:30 – 16:00
Sunday              CLOSED

Members can also manage their accounts and their loans through the online service. As part of the Gloucestershire Libraries, an Online Library Catalogue is available for members to search for specific titles, reserve books and view the availability of items in all of the county’s libraries.

For eBooks and eAudiobooks, Gloucestershire Libraries provides links to the ‘Download Library’. Overdrive, Bolinda, the Public Library On-line, Virtual Reference Library and the Cyber Library are all accessible for the downloading of eBooks and eAudiobooks. As a borrowing service, the books can be downloaded and are automatically removed after the loan is up. Most download libraries require software to be installed on the intended reading/listening device.