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Book exhibitions (43) Service
The library services department offers schools book exhibitions of currently available children's fiction, non fiction and picture books.
Bookstart (1601) Service
Bookstart offers the gift of free books to all children at two key ages before they start school, to inspire a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life.
Children's libraries (449) Service
The children's library service offers books and computer learning facilities for children. The library may also provide CDs and cassettes and there will often be organised activities during school holidays.
Computers and IT skills (442) Service
Details of locations, such as local libraries, where the public can access the internet, make use of equipment and receive instruction to improve their IT skills.
European Public Information Centre (EPIC) network (1061) Service
European Public Information Centres provides the general public with ready access to European Union information. Usually based within libraries they contain information on, and guides to, Europe and the European Union.
Joining a library (438) Service
Processing of requests to join a local library including assessment of eligibility, issuing of library cards etc. Publication of information about joining a library.
Library catalogues (439) Service
Provision of access to a library catalogue allowing library members to search the catalogue, check availability and reserve an item.
Library collections (1062) Service
Libraries have collections of local materials which are available for reference only with smaller collections available for loan.
Library facilities (437) Service
Information about libraries and library services which are available in the local area.
Library fines (443) Service
Issuing of reminders and processing of fines for borrowed items which are not returned by the due date.
Library information services (445) Service
The information service can search a wide range of library materials in response to user enquiries.
Library loan renewals (440) Service
Loans from libraries may be renewed or extended subject to availability. The library will check eligibility for renewal and advise the borrower of the revised return date.
Library loans (1141) Service
The council provides libraries which are free to join, where members can borrow items. Books are usually loaned free of charge, typically for three weeks. Other services, such as loans of VHS cassettes, DVDs and CDs, will usually incur a small charge per week.
Library reservations (441) Service
Library members can reserve any item which is not currently available for loan but which exists in the library catalogue, usually upon payment of a small charge. The librarian will inform the member when their ordered item is ready for collection.
Library sales (446) Service
The library service may offer books which are no longer required in the library collection for sale to the public.
Mobile libraries (444) Service
Mobile libraries serve communities and locations that are some distance from a local library building. The facilities provided are usually similar to those of a local library but the availability of items, unless ordered in advance, may be restricted.
Online library resources (1063) Service
Public libraries in your area may subscribe to a number of online resources. All will be available in any library. Some may also available from home.
Special library collections (447) Service
Management of special collections which may be available on request from library users but are not generally kept on public display.
Teenagers' library services (1286) Service
Library services offer special collections of material targetted at and suitable for a teenage audience. These will usually include both fiction and non-fiction books, graphic novels, magazines, DVDs, audio books and also pamphlets and leaflets offering advice on a variety of matters including health and social issues. The service may also offer assistance with school work research and designated areas of buildings with suitable equipment such as computer access plus a variety of events specifically aimed at users in this age group
Toy libraries (893) Service
Loan of toys, play equipment and resources appropriate to individual children's needs and also for group use. Generally available to parents and groups working with children in the local area