Our mission is to reduce textile waste and make good-quality pregnancy and nursing wear accessible to everyone.
How It Works
Book an appointment
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Book a slot at our monthly Saturday libraries to let us know you're coming.
Browse & borrow
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Browse our range of clothes for all sizes including occasion wear, work clothes and swimwear.
Return
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When you've finished using the clothes, return them to us at a library or get in touch to arrange a drop off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oxford Maternity Clothes Library?
We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit lending service loaning out good-quality pregnancy and breastfeeding-friendly clothing, operating one Saturday per month at Florence Park Community Centre.
We often share the library space with the Oxon Cloth Nappy Library.
Everything you need to know about borrowing and donating nursing and maternity wear at the Oxford Maternity Clothes Library.
How does it work?
At our monthly library you can browse our large range of donated clothes, try them on, and rent as many as you like! To cover our costs we charge £3 per item (£6 for coats).
You can keep the clothes as long as you like. We ask that you return them to us when you've finished with them by bringing them to a future library.
When is the next library and how do I sign up?
We usually hold the libraries on the last Saturday of every month (except July, August and December when we don't run).
Book an appointment for the next library here to let us know you're coming: https://calendly.com/oxmatlibrary/omcl
The library operates at Florence Park Community Centre on Cornwallis Road (not at Flo’s: the Place in the Park!)
How can I pay?
You pay on the day either by cash or via PayPal. Apologies, we can't accept card payments.
What kind of clothes do you have?
We offer a wide range of good-quality maternity and nursing wear, including basics like tops, leggings and jeans, smarter tops and dresses, dungarees, work/office clothes, occasion wear, swimwear and coats (including baby-wearing coats).
If there's anything you're looking for in particular please let us know and we'll do our best to help.
How do I return items?
Please return items by bringing them to a future library. If you have items to return but are unable to make it to a future library, please contact us by email on oxmatlibrary@gmail.com.
Can I donate clothes?
Yes, please! We gratefully accept donations of good-quality, clean maternity and nursing clothes. We don't accept bras, tights or underwear. To donate please email us on oxmatlibrary@gmail.com.