Sunday 26 August - no Open Libraries session. The library will remain closed until Monday. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Dereham Library
Address: 59, High Street, Dereham, NR19 1DZ
Email: libraries@norfolk.gov.uk
Map of Dereham showing library location
Did you know you can renew your library books online? You'll need your library card and PIN.
Opening hours
Register for our Open Libraries service for easy extended access to the unstaffed library outside normal opening hours using your library card and PIN.
- Monday 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Tuesday 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Wednesday 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Thursday 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Friday 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Saturday 8am-4pm (staffed 9.30am-4pm)
- Sunday 10am-4pm (Open Libraries access only)
If you just need to drop a book off out of hours, use the letterbox labelled Returns to the right of the main entrance. Please make sure that books drop into the box completely and aren’t left sticking out.
Computers can be booked online.
Services at Dereham Library
- Story Sacks
- Tourist information
- Recorded music
- Computer games – DS, Wii and Xbox360 formats
- Colour photocopier
- CD Roms for sale
- Spectacles for sale
- Induction Loop
- Wheelchair accessible lift
- Disabled person's WC
- Disabled person's parking
Services at all Norfolk libraries
- Books for loan - information, education, leisure
- Large print books
- Language courses on tape
- Information service
- Book request service
- Free computer access and WiFi
- Self-service
- DVDs
- BBC Micro:bits
Events
21 September 2018
10:00 - 12:00
Come along and enjoy some good company over a cuppa with our friendly Knit and Natter group. Bring a project or start something new or swap tips and ideas. Absolute beginners welcome. Every Friday 9.30-11.30am.
24 September 2018
9:45 - 10:15
Bounce and Rhyme Time at your library! Fun with songs and rhymes for pre-school children and babies and their parents/carers. Held every Monday 9.45-10.15am during term time and excluding bank holidays. All welcome!
24 September 2018
14:00 - 16:00
Drop in and colour session every Monday 2-4pm. Pencils and colouring sheets provided, or bring your own. Come along, meet new friends and have a doodle!
25 September 2018
10:00 - 12:00
Feeling at a loose end, or want to get out of the house for a bit? Then come along and get together for a cuppa and a chat with Mayor Hilary Bushell and the Dereham Forget-me-nots. Every last Tuesday of the month 10am-12noon.
26 September 2018
14:00 - 16:00
Drop in and have fun with a selection of games, toys, puzzles and colouring activities available for children and their parents or carers to enjoy together. Stay and Play is a self-serve activity held every Wednesday 2-4pm.
26 September 2018
10:00 - 12:00
One-to-one sessions with one of our Digital Buddies to help you get online to shop, create a CV, fill in a form, set up an email account and more!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-12noon at Dereham Library. Booking is recommended, although drop-in sessions are possible, but subject to availability. Contact the library on 01362 693184 for more information and booking.
26 September 2018
10:00 - 12:00
Join the Dereham Carnival Crafters for a friendly chat over a cuppa and craft projects.
27 September 2018
10:00 - 12:00
One-to-one sessions with one of our Digital Buddies to help you get online to shop, create a CV, fill in a form, set up an email account and more!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-12noon at Dereham Library. Booking is recommended, although drop-in sessions are possible, but subject to availability. Contact the library on 01362 693184 for more information and booking.
28 September 2018
10:00 - 12:00
Come along and enjoy some good company over a cuppa with our friendly Knit and Natter group. Bring a project or start something new or swap tips and ideas. Absolute beginners welcome. Every Friday 9.30-11.30am.
01 October 2018
9:45 - 10:15
Bounce and Rhyme Time at your library! Fun with songs and rhymes for pre-school children and babies and their parents/carers. Held every Monday 9.45-10.15am during term time and excluding bank holidays. All welcome!
01 October 2018
14:00 - 16:00
Drop in and colour session every Monday 2-4pm. Pencils and colouring sheets provided, or bring your own. Come along, meet new friends and have a doodle!
02 October 2018
10:00 - 11:30
Let your soul rise to the rhythms of Africa, as Anna Mudeka takes you on an uplifting journey.
Feel the beats through your body, from the songs of Anna's Zimbabwean ancestors
Feel totally free and energised as you shake your body to the beat of Africa and leave with a smile!
Everyone is welcome - no experience or booking necessary.
This workshop is free to attend, voluntary donations are welcome.
Transport: If you need assistance to attend the event, please contact community@breckland.gov.uk or 01362 656870
03 October 2018
14:00 - 16:00
Drop in and have fun with a selection of games, toys, puzzles and colouring activities available for children and their parents or carers to enjoy together. Stay and Play is a self-serve activity held every Wednesday 2-4pm.
03 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
Join the Dereham Carnival Crafters for a friendly chat over a cuppa and craft projects.
03 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
One-to-one sessions with one of our Digital Buddies to help you get online to shop, create a CV, fill in a form, set up an email account and more!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-12noon at Dereham Library. Booking is recommended, although drop-in sessions are possible, but subject to availability. Contact the library on 01362 693184 for more information and booking.
04 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
One-to-one sessions with one of our Digital Buddies to help you get online to shop, create a CV, fill in a form, set up an email account and more!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-12noon at Dereham Library. Booking is recommended, although drop-in sessions are possible, but subject to availability. Contact the library on 01362 693184 for more information and booking.
05 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
Come along and enjoy some good company over a cuppa with our friendly Knit and Natter group. Bring a project or start something new or swap tips and ideas. Absolute beginners welcome. Every Friday 9.30-11.30am.
06 October 2018
10:00 - 15:00
Drop in to our Fun Palace and try a new craft with the Dereham Carnival Crafters. All ages welcome and no previous experience necessary to sample rock painting, knitting, patchwork, crochet and mixed media collage. Free event.
08 October 2018
9:45 - 10:15
Bounce and Rhyme Time at your library! Fun with songs and rhymes for pre-school children and babies and their parents/carers. Held every Monday 9.45-10.15am during term time and excluding bank holidays. All welcome!
08 October 2018
14:00 - 16:00
Drop in and colour session every Monday 2-4pm. Pencils and colouring sheets provided, or bring your own. Come along, meet new friends and have a doodle!
10 October 2018
14:00 - 16:00
Drop in and have fun with a selection of games, toys, puzzles and colouring activities available for children and their parents or carers to enjoy together. Stay and Play is a self-serve activity held every Wednesday 2-4pm.
10 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
One-to-one sessions with one of our Digital Buddies to help you get online to shop, create a CV, fill in a form, set up an email account and more!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-12noon at Dereham Library. Booking is recommended, although drop-in sessions are possible, but subject to availability. Contact the library on 01362 693184 for more information and booking.
10 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
Join the Dereham Carnival Crafters for a friendly chat over a cuppa and craft projects.
11 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
One-to-one sessions with one of our Digital Buddies to help you get online to shop, create a CV, fill in a form, set up an email account and more!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-12noon at Dereham Library. Booking is recommended, although drop-in sessions are possible, but subject to availability. Contact the library on 01362 693184 for more information and booking.
12 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
Come along and enjoy some good company over a cuppa with our friendly Knit and Natter group. Bring a project or start something new or swap tips and ideas. Absolute beginners welcome. Every Friday 9.30-11.30am.
15 October 2018
9:45 - 10:15
Bounce and Rhyme Time at your library! Fun with songs and rhymes for pre-school children and babies and their parents/carers. Held every Monday 9.45-10.15am during term time and excluding bank holidays. All welcome!
15 October 2018
14:00 - 16:00
Drop in and colour session every Monday 2-4pm. Pencils and colouring sheets provided, or bring your own. Come along, meet new friends and have a doodle!
17 October 2018
14:00 - 16:00
Drop in and have fun with a selection of games, toys, puzzles and colouring activities available for children and their parents or carers to enjoy together. Stay and Play is a self-serve activity held every Wednesday 2-4pm.
17 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
Join the Dereham Carnival Crafters for a friendly chat over a cuppa and craft projects.
17 October 2018
10:00 - 12:00
One-to-one sessions with one of our Digital Buddies to help you get online to shop, create a CV, fill in a form, set up an email account and more!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-12noon at Dereham Library. Booking is recommended, although drop-in sessions are possible, but subject to availability. Contact the library on 01362 693184 for more information and booking.
