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
Bookable Computers
ICT improvements at Retford Library are now complete. Please visit our new booking system if you would like to reserve a computer.
Other exciting improvements at our library include upgraded PCs, enhanced WiFi, print from your own device (at home or on the move) and contactless payments.
Important notices
Likely Disruption due to Building Works at Various Libraries
Due to the installation of CCTV software at various libraries, we expect to experience temporary disruptions to our
regular services.
The works will take place at the following libraries on these dates for the duration of one week:
Beeston - Week commencing Monday 8 June
Arnold - Week commencing Monday 15 June
Retford - Week commencing Monday 22 June
Newark - Week commencing Monday 29 June
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the following:
Increased noise levels
Temporary
inaccessibility to various areas of the library
Occasional disturbance
to the power supply which may affect our WiFi and public PCs
Care will be taken to ensure that these disruptions are
avoided or minimised wherever possible.
Each library will remain open as normal whilst these
works are undertaken.
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.
By becoming a library member you will be able to borrow
books and items for FREE in libraries across the county, including mobiles. You
can also access eResources, Ancestry and more!
