About our libraries

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Lancashire County Council provides library services from branches and mobile libraries. Making a difference through accessible reading, learning and information. Joining the library is free and you can join at any age.

You can enjoy:

• borrowing or downloading books, hiring CDs & DVDs
• our Digital Library with free access for members to authoritative and reliable sources including Oxford English Dictionary, DNB, Times Digital Archive, Credo Literati, Theory Test Pro, Who's Who, Grove Music and British Standards 
• using our free People's Network computers for free web access and Office applications
• sharing your reading recommendations
• learning computer skills at Online Basics sessions 
• finding out about the history of your family or local community 
• children's services
• reading newspapers
• being part of a reading group
• our information resources for jobs, business, health, family and local history, homework, crosswords and more
• author visits, talks and events
• services for music and drama societies
• learning something new
• free Wi-Fi
• becoming a volunteer in one of our libraries (find opportunities)
• our space with meeting rooms available for booking

Libraries serve the whole community with a wide range of accessible services including:

• mobile library service
• home library service
• large print books
• audio books, DVDs and CDs, Playaways
• services for young people with additional learning needs and their parents and carers
• stock in other languages
• adaptive IT equipment