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Joining and using the library

In this section you will find information about joining the library, charges and concessions, and details about your local library.

Photo of library staff and library user at the issue desk

How do I join the library?

Membership is free to everyone.

You can join online or by visiting your nearest library.

When you join at a library you will need to take proof of your identity and address and fill in an application form. Children and young people under 14 need to have the form signed by a parent or guardian. You'll then be given your library card which you can use straight away.

If you have no official ID with you it is possible to complete a temporary registration form which will allow you to use the PCs and to borrow up to six items.

You can choose from one of seven designs of card.

Library card with an orange target on it

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I am housebound, how can I use the library service?

If you are housebound we can bring the books on wheels service to you. A WRVS volunteer will visit your home every two or three weeks and bring a selection of books or spoken word tapes of your choice.
Contact your local library your local library for more information.

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Does my library have disabled access?

Check your local library for accessibility.
Nottinghamshire libraries have been assessed for disabled access. Everyone can use the libraries at ground level, some libraries are awaiting ramps etc to reach upper floors. Please ask a member of staff for help if you have difficulty accessing any of the services because of the library layout.

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How many items can I take out for how long?

You may have up to 24 items on loan at any one time. Most items can be kept for three weeks. All DVDs and music CDs are one week loan only. If you need to keep an item a little longer it is usually possible to renew it. You can renew your items up to four times.

Libraries will also have reference books which can only be used in the library.

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What if I can't get to the library to renew my books?

You don't have to visit the library to renew your items. Renewals can be made by tel: 0845 330 4435, post, fax or via the online library catalogue.

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What if an item isn't in my local library?

If an item isn't in your local library you can ask to place a hold by completing a card in the library or place a hold for an item online. A charge is made for this service.
If items are unavailable within the county we can get them from elsewhere in the UK. Please ask at your local library.

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What happens to old library stock?

Ex-library stock which is in reasonable condition is sold in library book sales.

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National Year of Reading

Nottinghamshire Libraries can help you get into the reading groove. Take a look at the events and activities happening in a library near you during the National Year of Reading.

Mapperley Library closure

Mapperley library has closed to allow for essential building works and a refurbishment to be carried out. The library is due to re-open on Monday 1st September 2008. Woodthorpe library's opening hours have been extended for this period. Additional hours will be Mondays 9.00am-1.00pm, Tuesdays 9.00am-1.00pm, 2.00-5.00pm, Fridays and Saturdays 9.00am-1.00pm.

Kimberley Library closure

Kimberley library has closed for a major refurbishment, and is due to re-open on Monday 20th October 2008. Your nearest library during the 16 week closure is Eastwood Library, whose opening times are: Mondays 9.00am-6.00pm, Tuesdays 9.00am-6.00pm, Thursdays 9.00am-6.00pm, Fridays 9.00-6.00pm and Saturdays 9.00am-4.00pm.

Clipstone Library closure

Clipstone library has closed for a major refurbishment, and is due to re-open on Monday 24th November 2008. Your nearest library during the closure is Forest Town Library, whose opening times are: Mondays 9.30am-1.00pm 2.00pm-5.30pm, Tuesdays 9.30am-1.00pm 2.00pm-7.00pm, Thursdays 9.30am-1.00pm 2.00pm-7.00pm, Fridays 9.30-1.00pm 2.00pm-5.30pm and Saturdays 9.00am-1.00pm

Ancestry online resource

Find out more about your family history. Ancestry is available to use in all libraries and at the Archives office.

Call 0845 330 4435 to renew your library items

findit!

Check out findit! to help you find special collections across the country.
Just type in your subject and find it! will do the rest...

Take a look at what's on in your local library.

Try IT

Free basic computer skills and Internet training sessions in libraries.

View the list of libraries.

Find local groups and organisations.

Advice on how to be safe online

Look in the library gateway for recommended links to websites.

For more information about the library service please contact us:
e-mail: contactlibraries@
nottscc.gov.uk
tel: 0115 977 4401

Join the library online

Search the catalogue.

Renew online


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