St John's Library
St. John's Library can be found at the heart of the community near to all the shops and local amenities. The library offers not just a lending service for books but also music CDs, Spoken Word on CD and Cassette, DVDs, Videos and Language Tapes. Newspapers and periodicals are also available.
Other services include:
â– 10 computers offering free access to the internet for up to 2 hours a day
â– Experienced library staff to answer your questions
â– Photocopier and Fax services
â– Community collections of books to local groups, care homes, childminders and playgroups
â– Coffee Pot Club
â– Children's Activities A full programme of events is offered during school summer holidays and occasional events/activities at other times. Visits to early years settings and schools are offered and groups may visit the library by arrangement.
Bounce and Rhyme sessions for 0-2 yrs on Fridays at 11.30
â– Class visits for schools
â– Free Wi-fi available
â– Wii Games Machine
Art Exhibition and Gallery Space - Please contact the library if you wish to display your artwork in the library
PlayAway - Parent and toddler sessions, every Tuesday 10 - 12
Sensory Garden: is now available for the public to use during library opening hours.
More Memories of St. John's: A collection of reminiscences of local people over the last century.
Local history collection: This also includes Kelly's and Littlebury's Directories.
Readers at Home Service: This service provides books and other items for people who are unable to visit the library themselves. Please contact the Library for details.
Local Councillors Surgery: The first Tuesday of every month 5 – 7pm.
Community Support Officers: Local CSOs for St. John's and Dines Green are at the library on alternate Tuesday mornings 10.30 – 12.00.
Jigsaw swap scheme: runs throughout the year; donate and borrow!