Why join the library
Libraries have always been great places to visit. They are free, safe and impartial spaces, where everyone is welcome.
What's provided?
Each of our libraries provides the following services:
- Reading
- Health and Wellbeing
- Information and Digital
- Culture and Creativity
- Family and Children
Reading
- Free books, eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudio
- Free space and support for reading groups
- Author events
- Our popular order and collect service
- Online catalogue
- Mobile Library service for our rural locations
Health and Wellbeing
- Access to correct and up-to-date health information via Books on Prescription and trusted websites
- Health-related activities and events*
- Reading Friends* chat sessions to help vulnerable people feel connected
- Social activities* such as Knit & Natter, poetry groups, and coffee mornings
- Reading Well Collections for adults and children supporting wellbeing
Information and Digital
- Free internet access and IT support
- Free Wi-Fi
- Access to our eLibrary catalogue
- Introductory IT courses
- Support to access online* information about job seeking, finance, and health
- Information on starting a business* and signposting to support organisations
- Local Studies collections
- Bus pass applications available at 16 County Council managed libraries
- Blue Badge application support at selected libraries
- Online author events, activities and videos via Facebook, YouTube, X and Instagram.
Culture and Creativity
- Library activities that inspire creativity, arts exploration, skill learning and community connection
- Poet Laureate and Young Poet Laureate programmes
Family and Children
- Encouraging children to read for pleasure, positively impacting future prospects
- Summer Reading Challenge available at every library during summer holidays
- Young Teen Fiction Award* for 11–14-year-olds to nominate and read shortlisted titles
- Events for children* such as Baby Bounce and Rhyme story times and craft sessions
