Coronavirus update - Libraries phased reopening

Following Government guidance libraries can now reopen. The normal range of activities will not be possible at this stage of reopening and customers visiting the library may find they need to wait outside to be assisted by staff.

Please check the latest information including services available:

See current Library service updates

Face coverings and track and trace requirements

The Government has extended the policy on the mandatory wearing of face coverings in public places in England to include public libraries. They are to be worn by all visitors, except for those who have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering.

It is also mandatory for library staff to ask customers to leave their details when entering library buildings for computer use and booked browsing. Customers who have downloaded the NHS Test and Trace app can scan the QR code provided on posters that are on display near library entrances.

Opening hours

​ ​Opens ​Closes
​Monday 10am 4pm​​
​Tuesday Closed Closed
​Wednesday 10am 4pm
​Thursday ​​Closed Closed
​Friday 10am 4pm
​Saturday 10am 2pm
​Sunday Closed Closed

​Closures for public holidays

All libraries will be closed for the following public holidays:

  • Monday 31 August 2020
  • Friday 25 December 2020
  • Saturday 26 December 2020
  • Monday 28 December 2020
  • Friday 1 January 2021


What's on at Rushden Library?

Visit our events calendar to see what's happening at Rushden Library including weekly events for children and families.

See events

​Contact details

Rushden Library
Newton Road
Rushden
NN10 0PT

Email: rushlib@firstforwellbeing.co.uk

Parking

No designated parking spaces at the library - free parking available in town centre public car parks

Toilets

Toilet for the disabled, under 5s and parents, baby changing facilities available.

Disabled access

This library is wheelchair accessible.

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​Services at all libraries

The Library shop sells a selection of greetings cards, gift items, children's toys and educational material.

​See room hire details for individual libraries on the room hire page

​Full library membership and virtual library membership is available to anyone who lives, works or studies in Northamptonshire.

For further information please go to the joining the library section.

​Get involved!

There's more to the library than you think. Lots of our services for the community rely on support from our volunteers. What could you do?

How do you become a volunteer?

Search the Get Involved Hub for all current library volunteering vacancies.

You can apply online to register your interest in an opportunity. There is an interview process and all successful volunteers will be asked to supply details of referees. Volunteers for some roles are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We will provide any training that is necessary to assist in volunteering roles.

​Answers Plus

Answers Plus is the Libraries and Information Service's online information service. We welcome questions from anyone who lives, works or studies in Northamptonshire, or who would like information about the county.