Pittenweem Community Library
& Information Centre

Welcome back!

On July 9th we are resuming Friday opening (from 10-1) so we’ll be opening four days a week again, as we did before Covid.

Our new opening hours are

• Monday 2 – 5

• Wednesday 2 – 5

• Friday 10 – 1

• Saturday 10 – 1

We have the usual measures in place to keep everyone safe – hand gel at the door, a screen round the desk, extra cleaning procedures, and limited numbers in the library at any one time.

The library has lots of new stock since you last visited so there are plenty of interesting books to borrow.

Order and Collect: there won’t be a special session for Order and Collect once we reopen but you can still use the service if you prefer not to come into the library. Just order your books from the catalogue in the usual way and email us your choices. You can choose what day you want to pick them up (no need for a specific appointment time) and a volunteer will give you your books at the door.

We look forward to seeing you!

When using Order and Collect

Please wear a face covering when you collect your books.

Our Library volunteers will also wear a face covering and maintain social distancing.

Returns will go into a quarantine box.

Food Recycling Bags

We now stock a supply of food recycling bags. These are FREE to collect (up to 3 rolls of bags) and are available for collection during opening hours.

Hearing Aid Batteries

We are again stocking hearing aid batteries in the library. Pittenweem Hub will continue to stock them as well so you will now have two places in Pittenweem where you can collect your new batteries.

Books with Wings

Books with Wings is our exciting new service for parents and carers.

Our Library stocks a range of fantastic children’s books, plus DVDs and audiobooks.

Let your child’s imagination take flight with the help of Pittenweem library!

Click HERE for more information and our suggestions for favourite children’s books and DVDs!

Click HERE for our Books with Wings offer – our new bookbags!

What we offer

Pittenweem Community Library & Information Centre is based in the Old Town Hall in the fishing village of Pittenweem in Fife, Scotland and provides a wide range of books and services including:

local information leaflets for visitors
up-to-date adult fiction and non-fiction (including large print)
audio books on CD
a big selection of children’s and teenage fiction
a wide selection of adult and children’s DVDs
local history books and pamphlets
information for the local community and visitors, including maps and guides
photocopying, laminating and shredding for a small fee
free public internet access computers
free wi-fi access

We stock free batteries for NHS hearing aids.

Well behaved dogs are welcome and water is available during opening hours.

Books-on-Wheels

Library books, DVDs and audiobooks can be delivered or collected by a volunteer.

What we do for the community

We put on regular activities and events.

Join us for our Film Nights, Scrabble Club, Children’s Activities and Evening Talks.

We have close links with the local primary school and nursery, and organise class visits.

What you can do for us

The Library relies on the efforts of volunteers to staff the library, raise funds to finance running costs, purchase new stock and maintain the premises.

All our activities and events are organised and run by volunteers.

Become a Library Volunteer

You can help the library in many ways and be involved as little or as much as you want