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Retford Library

Retford refurb outside

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We were refurbished in 2020 - please visit our refurbishment page for more information, virtual exhibitions and more!

Bike Parking

Retford Library has a bicycle rack at the front of the library, adjacent to the main entrance. This is for pedal cycles only.

Travelling By Bus

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Location

Churchgate
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6PE

Important notices

Library Mobile North - Routes 1 to 9 - No service - 9-20 June 2025

Due to staff absence there will be no Library Mobile North service 9 June-20 June 2025.

This affects routes 1 to 9.

Route 1 - Lound - Ordsall
Route 2 - East Markham - Budby
Route 3 - Grove - Rampton - Headon
Route 4 - Clarborough - North South Wheatley - Clayworth
Route 5 - West Stockwith - Walkeringham - Gringley
Route 6 - Mission - Mattersey - Scrooby
Route 7 - Cuckney - Shireoaks
Route 9 - Wellow - Walesby - Egmanton 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Public PCs - Slowness due to Network Issue

Due to a network issue, we are experiencing slowness on public PCs across all Inspire sites. 

We are working hard to solve the issue.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Your eLibrary is changing...

We will be ending our uLibrary offer from Tuesday 1 July, when the app will become unavailable to Nottinghamshire Libraries users. To continue enjoying your favourite publications, download the Libby and BorrowBox apps today! Find out more.

To sign in, you’ll need your library card number and PIN. Don’t know it? Contact Ask Inspire for help.

Library service and catalogue updates

Our libraries have recently migrated to a new system for managing stock and customer data, including a new online catalogue. Find out more and check for updates as we settle into this new way of working.

We're a WalkSafe safe space!

All of our libraries in Bassetlaw are now Safe Spaces - meaning everyone is welcome to seek refuge if they feel scared, threatened or lost. Find out more about WalkSafe here.

Address

Churchgate
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6PE

Opening hours

Mon
9AM - 6PM
Tue
9AM - 6PM
Wed
9AM - 6PM
Thu
9AM - 6PM
Fri
9AM - 6PM
Sat
9AM - 3:30PM
Sun
Closed

Facilities

  • Wheelchair-friendly access (outside)
  • Wheelchair-friendly access (inside)
  • Books in other languages
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Induction loop system
  • Local history collection
  • Photocopying
  • Audio / talking books
  • Study space (limited availability)

General enquiries

Phone: 01623 677 200

Email: ask@inspireculture.org.uk