Where is the Library?
Hopefully the photos of the library above will give you our exact location behind the trees on Station Road close to the cross roads with Back Lane where the entrance to The Market Bosworth School is, and opposite the Bosworth Dental Practice. We have a path direct from Station Road, although the disabled access is from the first gate on Back Lane and around the side of the school. Map.
When are you open?
Our community library, run totally by volunteers, is open for a session every weekday and Saturday morning, please click here for full details of our opening times.
What services do you provide ?
The library is supported by and operates as part of the Leicestershire County Council Leisure & Community Libraries Service. Anyone wishing to borrow books becomes a member of that service and has access to the whole of their book stock, and all other services including their free internet provision with public computers available for your use . Its really easy to join the Libraries Service at the library, anyone including non residents can join and all you need is a form of identity. A free wi-
Borrow, Renew and Reserve
A standard library card allows 24 items to be borrowed for a maximum of 3 weeks unless renewed for longer. There are some borrower categories that are entitled to a greater number of loans, contact a library to find out more. Any item borrowed from a Leicestershire or Rutland Library can be returned to any Leicestershire or Rutland Library. Items can be returned using the returns letterbox while libraries are closed. If an item is returned late there may be an overdue charge to pay. Click this link for details of Renew and Reserve.
Warm Space -
Market Bosworth Community Library (MBCL) is a “Safe Space” and a “Warm Space” with a friendly community seating area where you can meet your friends and have a hot drink.
For Sale
We have for sale a wide range of up to date paperback books and jigsaws which have been donated to us. The proceeds from these sales go towards running and developing the library. We also have a large range of greeting cards for sale some of which are hand crafted by our volunteers.
Information
There is a dedicated Tourist Information Centre at the library for visitors alongside a range of community information boards and special displays by local groups. See our Local Information Page for helpful links.
Activities
As well as the more expected library services MBCL is developing a range of activities that take place within the library , please see our activities page for further details.
For Hire
The library is also available to hire for meetings outside our library opening times. Following support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Market Bosworth Festival the library has audio visual equipment installed which can be hired for events. We can currently seat eighty people, and the library also makes a very good venue for small group meetings. Full details of room hire are here.
MBCL Facebook Page
For full details Click this link
Welcome To
Market Bosworth Community Library
Station Road, Market Bosworth Map
Registered Charity Number 1165437
NEWS
Bosworth Community Cinema
The next Film Night is on Monday 27th April 2026 at the library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. , film starts at 7:00 p.m .. The film is “ The Choral”. Click here for more information.
Story & Rhyme
Story & Rhyme takes place in the library on the first Friday of each month starting at 10:30 am.
MBCL Book Club
Enquire in the library for details. Book loan available. Held in the library on the last Monday of each month starting at 2:30 pm.
Bridge Lessons
The next 12 weekly training sessions starts 24th september 2026 . Contact John Pope now to book yourself on the next course.Tel 01455 290724
School Uniform Swop Shop
The Swop Shop in the library is now open all year in the library for all the local schools to maximise the reuse of children’s uniforms. Come and donate and collect!
LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
The current opening hours are as follows:
Monday 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm
Tuesday 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am until 12:00 noon
Thursday 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am until 12:00 noon
Saturday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Kings Award for Voluntary Service
MBCL has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service which is equivalent to an MBE. Click here for more details and our Award Ceremony.