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.
Opening Times
These are our normal 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 |
If the weather is too hot, you will be pleased to know that we are a cool space – come in, cool down and stay a while!
Here you will find a cool place to sit, friendly company, a welcoming environment and free entry. Everyone is welcome here!
We are delighted to have some new volunteers on board and if anyone else is considering volunteering, please get in touch at the library. Please ask for Julie Grace or Jacqui Williams, leave your details or phone us on 0116 305 3642 so we can contact you.
Summer Reading Challenge 2026
This year the Summer Reading Challenge is entitled “Read to the Beat” and celebrates the joy of music. The popular reading challenge begins on the 4th July and runs until September 13th.
You can sign up at Markfield Library or via the LCC Website here.
Throughout the summer, children taking part can borrow library books or eBooks, collect stickers, rewards and work towards completing six reading goals.
Councillor Kevin Crook, cabinet member for libraries said “Challenges like this are a fantastic way to inspire children to enjoy reading throughout the holidays.”
The challenge is completely free.
You can find out more about the books which are part of the challenge here, some of which may need to be ordered if we don’t have sufficient stock.
Markfield village yard sale on Saturday, 27 June 2026 – The library was pleased to take part in this exciting village initiative. Pre-loved books, CDs and DVDs were on sale, the local Guides had a cake stall and the library and garden were open throughout.
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.
Meet the BUILD team – The Rural Community Council BUILD project monthly drop-ins have finished, as the project funding has come to an end. We hope this was a useful service to the village, hosted by the library.
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 we offer a number of facilities including:
- Up-to-date adult fiction and non-fiction (including large print)
- A big selection of children’s and teenage fiction
- Audio books on CD
- Newspapers and local information
- Photocopying
- Free public internet access computers and free wi-fi access
- Wheelchair access
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.
Find Books and Renew Your Loans.
You can find and order books as well as renew your loans the same way as before. Access the Leicestershire Libraries website www.leics.gov.uk/libraries and then go to the relevant link either ‘Find a Book, DVD or CD’ link or the ‘Renewals’ link.
Contact us
Phone:
0116 305 3642
Email:
Post:
Oakfield Avenue
Markfield
Leicestershire
LE67 9WG
