The Hive is a fully accessible building, with height adjustable desks and braille signage. The building has step free access and lifts to all levels.
You can see a full guide to The Hive and its facilities on the AccessAble website.
| Book borrowing and return machines | The Studio |
| A large and colourful children’s library | A selection of quick choice books |
| Access to the outdoor teaching space ‘Story Island’ | Careers Worcs Youth Hub |
| Our extensive Teaching Collection | Registration Services |
| The Hive Café | Personal care suite for users with special support needs |
| Exhibition space | Toilets |
| Lift access to all floors |
Noise levels may be above average at the following times for activities in the children’s library:
| Day | Event | Time(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Bounce and rhyme | 10.00-10.30am and 2.00-2.30pm |
| Wednesday | Wacky Wednesday | 1.30-3.00pm |
| Friday | Bounce and rhyme | 11.00-11.30am and 1.00-1.30pm |
| Saturday |
Lego club Rat-a-tat tales |
10.00-11.30am (term time only) 11.00am and 3.00pm |
| Sunday | Rat-a-tat tales | 11.00am and 3.00pm |
Registration Services host several wedding ceremonies on Wednesdays. Small groups of people gather on level 1 before and after each wedding.
You’re welcome to bring your own drinks with lids and cold food. Our cafe sells hot and cold food and drinks. Please don't eat your own food in the cafe. You can get a 10% discount with a UW student or staff card.
| Printer and print top up machine | Formal and informal reading spaces |
| Young adult fiction and graphic novels | Study spaces, including nooks and groupwork spaces |
| DVDs | Accessible toilets |
| PS4 gaming spaces | Lift access to all floors |
| The Glass Room for meetings, events and weddings |
Noise levels may be above average during infrequent events including school visits and library tours; please enquire with library staff if you wish to avoid these times.
Registration Services hold several wedding ceremonies in the Glass Room on some Wednesdays. The Glass Room is closed to the general public on these occasions.
You’re welcome to bring your own drinks with lids and cold food.
| Explore the Past: Worcestershire County Council's Archive and Archaeology service | Study spaces including nooks quiet and group study |
| Meeting rooms 1-6* | Toilets and accessible toilets |
| Printer and photocopier | Drinking water |
| Worcester Business and IP Centre (BIPC) | Lift access to all floors |
| Research Collections |
* Rooms 2-6 have AV equipment and hearing loops.
All meeting rooms can be booked by students for up to two hours presentation practice by emailing the Hive admin team.
If you are using The Hive and need a private space for prayer, please ask a member of staff and they will direct you to a room if available.
Noise levels may be above average at the following times for activities in the children’s library on the floor below:
| Day | Event | Time(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Bounce and rhyme | 10.00-10.30am and 2.00-2.30pm |
| Wednesday | Wacky Wednesday | 1.30-3.00pm |
| Friday | Bounce and rhyme | 11.00-11.30am and 1.00-1.30pm |
| Saturday |
Lego club Rat-a-tat tales |
10.00-11.30am (term time only) 11.00am and 3.00pm |
| Sunday | Rat-a-tat tales | 11.00am and 3.00pm |
You’re welcome to bring your own drinks with lids and cold food except in the original documents area of Explore the Past.
| Academic, fiction and non-fiction books | Formal and informal reading spaces |
| Book borrowing machines | Comfortable chairs and sofas |
| Quiet study spaces | Meeting rooms 7-8 |
| Computers | Toilets and accessible toilets |
| Printer, copier and print credit top up | Lift access to all floors |
Noise levels may be above average during infrequent events including school visits and library tours; please enquire with library staff if you wish to avoid these times.
You’re welcome to bring your own drinks with lids and cold food.
| Individual study spaces | Window seating |
| Computers | Accessible toilet |
| Formal reading spaces | Lift access to all floors |
| Comfortable chairs |
You’re welcome to bring your own drinks with lids only.
