Stroud Library

Library Access

• Lift available
• Parking is available in the Five Valleys Shopping Centre, including disabled and parent & child spaces on level 6 of the car park. Car parking charges apply.
• There are no bike stands in the shopping centre but there are multiple stands within one or two minutes walk of the Library entrance
• The bus station and the railway station are no more than a five minute walk away and there is a taxi rank just outside the Five Valleys Centre.
• Quieter times: Monday 12.00 - 2.00 pm, Thursday 3.00 - 5.00 pm and Friday 5.00 - 6.30 pm

Collect & Return 

You can now return and collect reserved items from smart lockers, located in the foyer. 

When can I access the lockers?

How can I choose the locker as my reservation location?

1. Use the Library website to make your reservation

2. Select ‘Stroud Locker’ as your pick-up location

3. You will be notified when your items are ready to collect

4. Use your library card to open the locker and collect

The lockers are accessible during the Five Valley Shopping Centre opening hours which will differ from main library opening hours.

Printing from any device

Did you know you can use your own mobile devices to pay and print at Stroud Library?

It’s simple, quick & convenient — no accounts, usernames or passwords needed!

Just visit the library and go to: print.princh.com or use the Princh app to print straight from your device.

Important: For your privacy and security, please only send documents to print when you’re physically in the library. Printing from home may put your personal information at risk, as files are released on public printers.

Lab Opening Times

You can find the opening times for our Lab below, but please note that as we work flexibly these may be subject to change. Additionally, we typically work by appointment, meaning the Lab Tech may be occupied within these times. Please contact us ahead of your visit if you'd like to ensure a chance to speak with us properly.

Find more information about the Lab via - https://gloslibraries.uk/lab