Lochcarron Library Profile 2019-2020

Annual Library Profile 2019-2020

Lochcarron Library

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Introduction

Library Profiles are prepared annually for each library within the Libraries network as part of our commitment to service improvement, and to engage with our communities. They serve three main purposes:

- To assist local staff to evaluate the performance of their library in relation to their local community.

- To assist managers to monitor performance and plan service improvements across the wider network.

- To provide a concise document that can be offered to any person or organisation seeking information about a library.

Each library reflects its specific local community, making it unique. Any comparison of statistics such as issue figures must be made cautiously.

Performance and community information is based on library statistics, ward statistics or where available data relating to specific Integrated Learning Communities (Secondary school catchment areas)*. Ward or census information can be found at: http://www.highland.gov.uk/info/695/council_information_performance_and_statistics /575/highland_facts_and_figures

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Summary of Library and Services Available

Branch: Lochcarron Library

Address: The Howard Doris Centre Lochcarron Ross & Cromarty IV54 8UD

Telephone No: 01520 722679

Email address: [email protected]

Web Address: https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/lochcarron-library/

Associated School Group: High School

Ward: 5 , Strathpeffer and

Accommodation

Lochcarron Library is a small but vibrant library based in the Howard Doris

Centre which serves the people of Lochcarron and the surrounding

communities of Kishorn, Strathcarron and .

Library is housed in the Howard Doris Centre (Residential Home) complex

70m square

Opening Hours

Mon - Closed

Tue - 09:30 - 12.30; 18:00 - 20:00

Wed - 14:00 - 16:30

Thur - Closed

Fri - 14:00 - 16:30

Sat - Closed

Sun - Closed

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Accessibility

Car Parking:

Car park in front of the library .

Public Transport:

Limited bus service. Limited rail service from Strahcarron 2 miles away .

Additional information

Activities

Regular Children’s Activities

Bookbug sessions We actively promote Bookbug Sessions offering them on a 6 weekly basis for pre -schoolers, tailor make sessions for both the baby/toddler age (0-2 years) and one for Playgroup/Nursery age (3 - 5 years) which also includes craft activities.

We also offer Gaelic Bookbug sessions and carry a full complement of Bookbug Baby, Toddler and Pirate packs. Please contact us for more details and times.

Chatterbooks

We have successfully run ‘Chatterbooks’ an afterschool club for approximately 12 years, combining reading and literacy w ith fun activities for the all-important 8-12 year age group. We also offer regular primary school visits to the library and each year participate in the Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge .

Regular Adult Events:

Please visit our website for more information: www.highlifehighland.com .

Last Updated May 2019.

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Lochcarron Library Profile 2019-2020

How are we performing?

Lochcarron Library

2018-19 Visitors 3,289 Events 145 Participants 1,041 Computer Sessions 191 Issues 3,998

Reference and Local History Collections

Basic Collection of Collection of Collection of (please tick) collection Area Highland National significance Significance Significance Reference    Collection

Local    History

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