Louth Library - Find a library

Description

Louth Library is located centrally in the heart of Louth. 

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For information on lost property or lost stock, please contact the library directly.

Further information

Facilities
  • books for all ages and interests
  • study space
  • activities and events
  • computers and WiFi – you can book a PC online for free
  • online resources, such as Ancestry and Driving Theory Test Pro
  • e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and e-music
  • copy, scan and print facilities - view prices and fees
  • PaperCut service to send documents to print from WiFi or your home
  • microfilm and microfiche facilities
Activities

Find out about the range of activities and events happening at the library, as well as those specifically for toddlers, children and vulnerable groups.

View our activities

Booking will need to be done at the library.

For information about school trips, please email the library directly.

Documents available to view
  • books - a small collection of publications covering the history of Louth and its immediately area, notable titles include The Book of Louth by David N Robinson MSc and Louth in the Early Days by R N Benton
  • directories - titles such as Kellys and Whites covering a variety of years between 1826 and 1937
  • newspapers on microfilm:
    • Louth Leader 2001 to 2020
    • Louth Standard 1922 to 2001 (incomplete)
    • Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire Advertiser 1859 to 1957 (incomplete)
    • Boston, Lincoln and Louth Herald 1832 to 1835
    • Louth Times, Louth and East Lincolnshire Times June 1873 to 1896 (incomplete)
    • Louth and North Lincolnshire News 1898 to 1910 (incomplete)
      A microfilm reader is available to use. To book the reader or check whether the year you want is available, please contact the team direct
  • maps - OS sheet maps covering Louth and the surrounding area dating from 1837 to 1991. GOAD maps of shops in the Louth area 1973 to 2001 are also held
  • illustrations - a selection of photographs (some indexed) of Louth and the surrounding area, including the HL Howe and Edward Land Collections
  • ephemera - A selections of historical Parish Magazines for various local villages and historical newsletters for local organisations
  • notable collections: The Goulding Collection Louth and Binnall Collection Louth
Address

Northgate
Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 0LY

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Opening hours
Holiday opening hours may differ. For short term closures and bank holiday opening hours, see our social media channel.
Day Opening hours
Monday 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 9am to 6pm
Wednesday 9am to 5pm
Thursday 9am to 2pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 4pm
Sunday Closed

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