Welcome to Markfield Community Library
We are a local library based in the village of Markfield in Leicestershire. We celebrated 10 years of operating as a community managed library in September 2025. Everyone is welcome and the building is wheelchair accessible. We have a garden area which is a pleasant place to sit when the weather is dry.
Opening Times
These are our usual opening times.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 10:00 | 13:00 – 15:00 | 18:00 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 10:00 | 13:00 – 15:00 | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 10:00 | 12:30 – 15:00 | Closed |
| Friday | 09:00 – 10:00 | 13:00 – 15:00 | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 12:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
Volunteers wanted! We would love to welcome new volunteers on board. Please get in touch at the library. Ask for Julie Grace or Jacqui Williams, leave your details or phone us on 0116 305 3642 so we can contact you.
Christmas Fete – the library hosts a Christmas Fete in aid of Cancer Research UK, on Saturday 14th November 2026, from 2pm to 5pm. There will be stalls, raffles and £1 in the bucket. Please see the Upcoming Events page for more details.
The 2027 Bradgate Park calendar, published by the Bradgate Rotary Club, is on sale at the Library. The calendars have raised many thousands of pounds over the last decade for the Bradgate Park Trust and many Rotary-chosen charities. At only £8 each, they make the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends.
The Library is once again grateful to the Beaumont Running Club for their donation from the Markfield 10k road race on 27th September 2026. This is given as a thank you to the village for residents’ patience and support during the event.
This year the Summer Reading Challenge was entitled “Read to the Beat” and celebrated the joy of music. The popular challenge started on the 4th July and ran until September 13th. We thank all children and their families who took part and hope you enjoyed reading new and different books.
Award winning author Patrice Lawrence has been named the Waterstones Children’s Laureate for 2026-2028. She has published over 16 books spanning gritty teenage thrillers, historical stories and vibrant picture books. She plans to use her platform to ensure that all children feel “seen, understood and valued” through reading. Find out more about Patrice and explore her books on our Books page.
50 years of the 2nd Markfield Brownies 1976 to 2026 – In June, the library hosted a vibrant and interesting display charting the history of the local Brownies in their 50th anniversary year. This is being added to the local history archive, so will remain available to the village. If you would like to see it, please contact the local history group.
If you have any ideas or comments about how the library operates or can support the local community, get in touch at markfieldlibrary@gmail.com and have your say.
BOOKS AND MORE …
Our book stock is managed by Leicestershire County Council Libraries. You should find all the latest books on our shelves. If you can’t find the book you want, we can order it for you.
We have a wide range of books and we offer a number of facilities including:
- Up-to-date adult fiction and non-fiction (including large print)
- A wide selection of children’s and teenage fiction
- Newspapers and local information
- Local history
- Printing and photocopying
- Free public internet access computers and free wi-fi access
- Free access to digital resources including family history research, film & newspaper archives, and finding what to read next
For more details about printing & photocopying and digital resources & services, see our facilities page.
EVENTS
We hold regular events such as books groups, as well as many children’s activities including reading and rhymes plus much, much more. For the latest events go to our Events page.
Community groups and local businesses can also hire our premises for a small fee. There is free parking in our library car park as well as at the nearby Community Centre car park. See our Facilities page.
Borrow, Renew and Reserve
You can find and order books as well as renew your loans at the library, or online at the Leicestershire Libraries website.
Contact us
Phone:
0116 305 3642
Email:
Post:
Oakfield Avenue
Markfield
Leicestershire
LE67 9WG
