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Libraries
Join a library, reserve or renew your books, hire a meeting room and collect temporary waste permits.
Library catalogue Library charges (PDF)-
Find a library
Search for a library in your area. Opening times are shown on each library page.
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Book a library visit
Most of our libraries will be open from 3 August 2020. Book a time slot to visit your library.
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Click and Collect service
Helping you discover your next great read.
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Summer Reading Challenge
The 2020 Summer Reading Challenge is a celebration of funny books, happiness and laughter. Join the Silly Squad and let's get silly!
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The Big Veg Takedown
An animated, interactive story where you decide what happens next!
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Join the Library
You can join online if you are 16 or over.
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Digital Library Services
Use the free digital library services to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers using a smartphone, tablet, Mac or PC.
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Reference Library
For members of Leicestershire Libraries. Online reference library for books and authors, reference books and dictionaries, access to research, business information and consumer advice, Driving Theory Test, and local and family history.
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Renew and Reserve
Renew or reserve library items
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Smart Libraries
From 1 April 2019, the following libraries will be self-access Smart Libraries: Ashby De La Zouch, Birstall, Blaby, Broughton Astley, Coalville, Earl Shilton, Glenfield, Hinckley, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Oadby, Shepshed, Syston and Wigston.
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Bookstart
Book sharing is an enjoyable and important part of a child’s development and is also fantastic for bonding between you and your child. Bookstart is the national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with children from an early age.
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Super silly summer joke book
To celebrate this year’s digital Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge, we’re on the hunt to find the silliest jokes in Leicestershire and we need your help!
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Book a computer to use at a library
You can book a computer to use at a library up to two weeks in advance
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Hire a library room
Rooms are available to hire in libraries by community groups, individuals and private companies.
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The Home Library Service
The Home Library Service can bring books to your home if you find it difficult to get to a library.
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Mobile library routes
The travelling library service visits communities that do not have a static library, within Leicestershire.
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Reading Well for Health and Wellbeing
Our Reading Well collections help you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using helpful reading recommendations. Also known as Books on Prescription.
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Ordnance Survey mapping service
Site-centred Ordnance Survey (OS) maps suitable for Planning Applications.
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Artsmark - learning through arts and culture
Artsmark is the creative quality standard for schools and educational settings, awarded by Arts Council England.
News
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Summer reading is back - as an online challenge
The summer reading challenge is back!
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Virtual code club thriving
The next virtual code club starts on Tuesday, 26 May
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GoLearn adult learning courses open up new horizons for 2020
Hundreds of part-time day, evening and weekend courses are now open for enrolment from the county council's adult learning service.