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Coronavirus: library information
Information on what libraries are open and what services are available.
Join the library
Find out how to join the library online
Find a library
Search for your closest library, find out the opening times and the services available
Borrow, renew or reserve items from the library
Find out how to borrow, renew and reserve items, and what the library charges are.
Library catalogue
Magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, art and drama.
eBooks and eAudio
Find out how to use our eBook and eAudiobook service.
Library online resources
Resources to learn English, practice your driving theory test or educate yourself in the best of classical music.
Online newspapers and magazines
Find out how to access free digital versions of 7,000 UK and international newspapers and magazines, as well as 1000s of graphic novels and comics.
Local and family history
Find out how to get access Ancestry and Find my Past.
Services for children and young people
Find out about online activities we are offering while our libraries are closed
Central Library
Reference library, exhibitions, business resources, activities and events, services for disabled people.
Archives and local history
Resources to help you find information on local history and family history.
Ask to hold your own event or activity at a library
What to do if you want to hold an event or activity at one of our libraries.
Help create your future library service
Find out about our ideas events and how you can tell us your suggestions.