Our facilities
Printing
Black and white and colour printing is available for a small fee. Print in A4 or A3 from our computers or your own laptop.
Study space
Whether you're studying or working, find desks, quiet areas and dedicated study spaces at Stamford Library.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. You can log in on your phone, tablet or laptop.
Quiet area
In our quiet areas, please switch off your mobile or turn it to silent and speak quietly, being mindful of other visitors
Local Studies
We have a range of local studies resources for reference use covering the history of Stamford and the surrounding area. Our collection includes:
- Books: A large collection of publications covering the history of Stamford and the surrounding area.
- Directories: Titles such as Kellys, Whites, Dolbys, Jenkinsons and Potters covering a variety of years between 1872 and 1984.
- Newspapers on Microfilm: The Stamford Mercury 1714-2020 (incomplete), Rutland and Stamford Guardian 1875-1916 (incomplete), Stamford and District News 1912-1942 (incomplete), Bourne Local 1989-2019. A Microfilm Reader Printer is available to use. To book the Reader or check whether the year you want is available, please contact the team direct.
- Newspaper cuttings: on numerous subjects such as local people, shops, firms, industries and transport, covering the period from 1970s to the present day.
- Census: 1841-1901 (incomplete) on film/fiche covering Stamford and the surrounding area. A Microfilm Reader Printer is available to use. To book the Reader or check whether the year you want is available, please contact the team direct.
- Parish Records: c1500s-1900s (incomplete) on microfilm. A Microfilm Reader Printer is available to use. To book the Reader or check whether the year you want is available, please contact the team direct.
- Maps: A selection of OS maps for Stamford and surrounding villages dating from the 1900s.
- Illustrations: A selection of photographs of Stamford and the surrounding area dating from 1870s onwards.
- The collection also includes information files on people and subjects relating to Stamford and the surrounding villages and information, compiled by Dr Eric Till, on 18th and 19th century buildings and subjects of note, searchable by staff enquiry.
Workspaces at Stamford Library
We have desks and quiet study spaces that are free for everyone to use. They're available on a first come, first served basis.
New to Stamford Library
Find more books and resources in our library catalogue
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Featured skills courses
Career active
Boost your career with this free resource for library members, including tips and videos on CVs, application forms and interviews.
Theory test pro
Pass your driving theory test first time with this free resource. Practice with a full bank of official questions licensed from the DSA.
Learn my way
Improve your IT skills with this do-it-yourself course, supported by our friendly library staff.
Learning and Research
From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Stamford Library.
Newspaper records
Discover digital newspaper archives from major publications including The Times and the Financial Times.
Ancestry tools
Dive into the past and trace your family tree using free ancestry tools such as Find My Past and Who’s Who and Who Was Who.
Oxford reference resources
Access a range of reference tools online including Oxford Dictionaries and Oxford Bibliographies.
Britannica online
As a library member, you can access the adult, junior or student edition of Britannica Online for free.
Community support
Support groups
From community IT sessions to Connect Over a Cuppa, there are plenty of support groups at Stamford Library.
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Home Library Service
If you can't make it to Stamford Library due to health or mobility issues, you can still take out books using our Home Library Service. Ask a member of the team for more information.
