Chorleywood Community Library
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Rickmansworth
What it’s like
Free rhyme times, story sessions and LEGO clubs for 5 to 11s, plus Hublet tablets and computers to book. Shut Tuesdays and Sundays.
Rhyme time and storytime are the reason to come with a small one: songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers, and interactive stories for pre-schoolers. Both are free, with a donations box, and you don't book, which takes the sting out of a session that might end in tears ten minutes in. LEGO workshops and clubs run for children aged 5 to 11, so if you've got a seven-year-old who builds, that's the one to aim for.
There are Hublet tablets, and you can book a computer or use the printer if you need to get something done while you're there. Printing runs from 20p for A4 black and white up to £1.20 for A3 colour. Computer use is free for two hours if you're a member, then charges kick in, so a long session at the keyboard isn't free after all.
Opening hours are the bit to plan around. Monday and Thursday 9.30am to 6pm, Wednesday and Friday 2pm to 6pm, Saturday 9.30am to 2pm. Closed Tuesdays, Sundays and every bank holiday. The Wednesday and Friday afternoon-only slots are a faff if you were hoping for a morning trip, and Saturday shuts at 2, which rules out an after-nap visit.
There's no car park of its own, just public parking nearby with disabled bays. The library is wheelchair accessible and they'll talk through access needs by email. Toilets on site, no café, so bring the snack you're willing to chase around the shelves.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Public parking nearby including disabled bays
- Food
- No food or drink outlets stated - libraries only
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair access. Accessibility info available
- Wednesday and Friday open at 2pm, so there's no morning visit on those days
- Saturday closes at 2pm, too early for an after-lunch trip
- Computer use is free for two hours for members, then it's charged
- Wheelchair accessible; email the library if you want to talk through access needs
- No on-site café, so eat before or after
Plan your visit
Is there anything for a baby or toddler?
Baby rhyme time with songs and rhymes, and storytime with interactive stories for pre-schoolers. Both are free and you don't need to book.
Do we need to book the rhyme time or storytime?
No booking. Turn up, and a donation is welcome if you want to give one.
How much does printing cost?
20p for A4 black and white, 40p for A3 black and white, 60p for A4 colour, £1.20 for A3 colour. Wi-Fi is free.
What are the opening hours?
Monday and Thursday 9.30am to 6pm, Wednesday and Friday 2pm to 6pm, Saturday 9.30am to 2pm. Closed Tuesdays, Sundays and bank holidays.
Is there parking?
No car park of its own. There's public parking nearby, including disabled bays.
Is there anywhere to eat?
No food or drink outlet on site. It's a library, so plan a snack for after rather than during.
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