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Join a library, reserve or renew your books, hire a meeting room and collect temporary waste permits.

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Issue with Information Technology (IT)

We will be undertaking IT maintenance work on Saturday 1 June 2019.  Netloan, printing and internet access on public PCs based at our libraries and museums will be unavailable. The BT free wi-fi which is in use at several libraries will be available, but our public wi-fi won’t. We're hoping they will be available again before 11am.

  • Find a library 

    Search for a library in your area. Opening times are shown on each library page.

  • The Home Library Service 

    The Home Library Service can bring books to your home if you find it difficult to get to a library.

  • Digital Library Services 

    Use the free digital library services to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, eComics and Graphic Novels using a tablet, smartphone, PC or Mac.

  • 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.

  • Smart Library induction 

    To use a Smart Library during smart hours you must complete an induction.

  • 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.

  • Join the Library 

    You can join online if you are 16 or over.

  • Renew and Reserve 

    Renew or reserve library items

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Book a computer to use at a library 

    You can book a computer to use at a library up to two weeks in advance

  • Hire a library room  

    Rooms are available to hire in libraries by community groups, individuals and private companies.

  • Mobile library routes 

    The travelling library service visits communities that do not have a static library, within Leicestershire.

  • Ordnance Survey mapping service 

    Site-centred Ordnance Survey (OS) maps suitable for Planning Applications.

  • Summer Reading Challenge 

    This year’s Summer Reading Challenge in Leicestershire Libraries is called Mischief Makers celebrating the 80th anniversary of the much-loved comic, the Beano.

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