Hellesdon Library
Address: Woodview Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5QB
Email: libraries@norfolk.gov.uk
Map of Hellesdon 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 Library service for easy extended access to the unstaffed library outside normal opening hours using your library card and PIN.
- Monday: 8am-7pm (staffed 10am-7pm)
- Tuesday: 8am-7pm (Open Library access only)
- Wednesday: 8am-7pm (staffed (10am-7pm)
- Thursday: 8am-7pm (staffed 10am-7pm)
- Friday: 8am-7pm (staffed 10am-7pm)
- Saturday: 8am-4pm (staffed 10am-4pm)
- Sunday 10am-4pm (Open Library access only)
If you just need to drop a book off out of hours, use the brass letterbox to the left 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 Hellesdon Library
- Colour printer/photocopier
- Fax services
- Car park with disabled person's parking
- Ramp access
Services at all Norfolk libraries
- Books for loan - information, education, leisure
- Large print books
- Language courses on tape
- Online resources
- Book request service
- Free computer access and WiFi
- Self-service
- DVDs
- BBC Micro:bits
- Tricky Period service
Events
24 February 2020
10:00 - 12:00
Our Monday morning Knit and Natter group enjoy a lot of chat, some knitting and a nice cup of tea.
Our friendly and welcoming group currently have space for a few more members. Please speak to Library staff if interested in joining
24 February 2020
16:00 - 17:00
Code Club - discover how to make your own games and animations using coding techniques. Suitable for children of all ages but under 8s must be accompanied.
Our code club is currently full, please speak to staff about joining the waiting list
26 February 2020
11:00 - 12:00
OutRunning is a new partnership programme delivered in conjunction with Norfolk and Waveney Mind, Norfolk Library and Information Service, Broadland District Council and Active Norfolk to help people with mild to moderate mental health conditions improve their wellbeing through physical activity, be more active, socialise and feel better.
This free, run-for-fun group will be led by a qualified coach, followed by a cup of tea and a friendly get-together in the Library!
We will help local people to start running, with support for their emotional health, even
if they have no previous running experience.
Please get in touch with Sam at outrunning@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk or Paul at
paul.taylor@norfolk.gov.uk for an informal chat if you would like to find out more.
27 February 2020
13:30 - 14:30
All Under 5's welcome for a story, craft activity and play. Refreshments provided for children and carers.
£1 donation per family to cover materials & refreshments
28 February 2020
10:30 - 11:00
Sharing songs and rhymes is a fun way for babies and toddlers to develop their communication skills and learn about language and numbers from an early age.
The sessions are completely free and you don't need to book. They last for about 30 minutes and are led by friendly library staff or volunteers, who love what they do.
Bounce and Rhyme Time sessions are very relaxed. We want all parents, carers and children to feel welcome, happy and comfortable in our libraries so there's no need to worry about tantrums the need to feed a child or take them to the toilet
02 March 2020
10:00 - 12:00
Our Monday morning Knit and Natter group enjoy a lot of chat, some knitting and a nice cup of tea.
Our friendly and welcoming group currently have space for a few more members. Please speak to Library staff if interested in joining
02 March 2020
16:00 - 17:00
Code Club - discover how to make your own games and animations using coding techniques. Suitable for children of all ages but under 8s must be accompanied.
Our code club is currently full, please speak to staff about joining the waiting list
02 March 2020
10:00 - 19:00
Pop in to the library to complete some word searches, do some colouring, answer our quiz sheets and see if you can find all of the Wallys in our 'Where's Wally' hunt!
04 March 2020
10:00 - 19:00
Pop in to the library to complete some word searches, do some colouring, answer our quiz sheets and see if you can find all of the Wallys in our 'Where's Wally' hunt!
04 March 2020
11:00 - 12:00
OutRunning is a new partnership programme delivered in conjunction with Norfolk and Waveney Mind, Norfolk Library and Information Service, Broadland District Council and Active Norfolk to help people with mild to moderate mental health conditions improve their wellbeing through physical activity, be more active, socialise and feel better.
This free, run-for-fun group will be led by a qualified coach, followed by a cup of tea and a friendly get-together in the Library!
We will help local people to start running, with support for their emotional health, even
if they have no previous running experience.
Please get in touch with Sam at outrunning@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk or Paul at
paul.taylor@norfolk.gov.uk for an informal chat if you would like to find out more.
04 March 2020
10:00 - 12:00
Pop in for a doodle while you chat and make new friends.
05 March 2020
13:30 - 14:30
All Under 5's welcome for a story, craft activity and play. Refreshments provided for children and carers.
£1 donation per family to cover materials & refreshments
05 March 2020
10:00 - 19:00
Pop in to the library to complete some word searches, do some colouring, answer our quiz sheets and see if you can find all of the Wallys in our 'Where's Wally' hunt!
06 March 2020
10:00 - 19:00
Pop in to the library to complete some word searches, do some colouring, answer our quiz sheets and see if you can find all of the Wallys in our 'Where's Wally' hunt!
06 March 2020
17:45 - 18:15
Bedtime Story session with craft, milk and biscuits
Come in your pj's or dressed as your favourite book character if you like!)
Suitable for ages 3 - 8
06 March 2020
10:30 - 11:00
Sharing songs and rhymes is a fun way for babies and toddlers to develop their communication skills and learn about language and numbers from an early age.
The sessions are completely free and you don't need to book. They last for about 30 minutes and are led by friendly library staff or volunteers, who love what they do.
Bounce and Rhyme Time sessions are very relaxed. We want all parents, carers and children to feel welcome, happy and comfortable in our libraries so there's no need to worry about tantrums the need to feed a child or take them to the toilet
07 March 2020
10:00 - 16:00
Pop in to the library to complete some word searches, do some colouring, answer our quiz sheets and see if you can find all of the Wallys in our 'Where's Wally' hunt!
07 March 2020
13:00 - 15:00
Studies suggest that playing MahJong can have a positive effect on many mental health conditions.
Come and join our friendly Mah Jong group and enjoy playing the game with a cuppa and a chat
Beginners welcome
09 March 2020
16:00 - 17:00
Code Club - discover how to make your own games and animations using coding techniques. Suitable for children of all ages but under 8s must be accompanied.
Our code club is currently full, please speak to staff about joining the waiting list
09 March 2020
10:00 - 12:00
Our Monday morning Knit and Natter group enjoy a lot of chat, some knitting and a nice cup of tea.
Our friendly and welcoming group currently have space for a few more members. Please speak to Library staff if interested in joining
11 March 2020
10:30 - 12:00
Come along and make new friends, have a cup of tea and enjoy new activities each month. We welcome all, inclding those with memory loss or other health conditions. There is no charge for attending
11 March 2020
11:00 - 12:00
OutRunning is a new partnership programme delivered in conjunction with Norfolk and Waveney Mind, Norfolk Library and Information Service, Broadland District Council and Active Norfolk to help people with mild to moderate mental health conditions improve their wellbeing through physical activity, be more active, socialise and feel better.
This free, run-for-fun group will be led by a qualified coach, followed by a cup of tea and a friendly get-together in the Library!
We will help local people to start running, with support for their emotional health, even
if they have no previous running experience.
Please get in touch with Sam at outrunning@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk or Paul at
paul.taylor@norfolk.gov.uk for an informal chat if you would like to find out more.
12 March 2020
13:30 - 14:30
All Under 5's welcome for a story, craft activity and play. Refreshments provided for children and carers.
£1 donation per family to cover materials & refreshments
13 March 2020
10:30 - 11:00
Sharing songs and rhymes is a fun way for babies and toddlers to develop their communication skills and learn about language and numbers from an early age.
The sessions are completely free and you don't need to book. They last for about 30 minutes and are led by friendly library staff or volunteers, who love what they do.
Bounce and Rhyme Time sessions are very relaxed. We want all parents, carers and children to feel welcome, happy and comfortable in our libraries so there's no need to worry about tantrums the need to feed a child or take them to the toilet
16 March 2020
10:00 - 12:00
Our Monday morning Knit and Natter group enjoy a lot of chat, some knitting and a nice cup of tea.
Our friendly and welcoming group currently have space for a few more members. Please speak to Library staff if interested in joining
16 March 2020
16:00 - 17:00
Code Club - discover how to make your own games and animations using coding techniques. Suitable for children of all ages but under 8s must be accompanied.
Our code club is currently full, please speak to staff about joining the waiting list
18 March 2020
14:00 - 16:00
Try your hand at different craft activities each month.
All materials and refreshments provided for £2 donation
18 March 2020
11:00 - 12:00
OutRunning is a new partnership programme delivered in conjunction with Norfolk and Waveney Mind, Norfolk Library and Information Service, Broadland District Council and Active Norfolk to help people with mild to moderate mental health conditions improve their wellbeing through physical activity, be more active, socialise and feel better.
This free, run-for-fun group will be led by a qualified coach, followed by a cup of tea and a friendly get-together in the Library!
We will help local people to start running, with support for their emotional health, even
if they have no previous running experience.
Please get in touch with Sam at outrunning@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk or Paul at
paul.taylor@norfolk.gov.uk for an informal chat if you would like to find out more.
19 March 2020
13:30 - 14:30
All Under 5's welcome for a story, craft activity and play. Refreshments provided for children and carers.
£1 donation per family to cover materials & refreshments
20 March 2020
10:30 - 11:00
Sharing songs and rhymes is a fun way for babies and toddlers to develop their communication skills and learn about language and numbers from an early age.
The sessions are completely free and you don't need to book. They last for about 30 minutes and are led by friendly library staff or volunteers, who love what they do.
Bounce and Rhyme Time sessions are very relaxed. We want all parents, carers and children to feel welcome, happy and comfortable in our libraries so there's no need to worry about tantrums the need to feed a child or take them to the toilet
