Westcotes Library: More information

What's in Your Library?

General:

• Books: FREE loan - borrow up to 12 books for up to 3 weeks

• Top Ten bestsellers

• Asian language books & other stock available: Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.

• Books in Polish, Somali, Arabic and Chinese

• DVDs: Weekly hire - from £1.50

• Talking books: Large selection for small hire charge (These are FREE to borrow for visually impaired people) Search A-Z by author

• Large print books: Search A-Z by author

• Newspapers and magazines

• Learning and careers information

• FREE reservations for city residents (small charge for non-city residents)

Computers, Internet & Email:

• FREE Internet access: Book in advance

• Office software

• Online resources - including encyclopaedias, reference material and newspapers

• Specialist accessibility computer software

• Basic computer skills courses (term time). Contact us for more details

• Ancestry Library Edition - online research tool for anyone researching their family tree

For Children & Under 16s:

• Children's area

• Toddler Time items: DVDs, videos & talking books - FREE to borrow

• Special collection of books to help with homework

• Specialist children's computer software '2Simple': Make tunes, play educational games

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.30am

• Study Support: Mondays 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Facilities:

• A4 scanner

• Fax machine (small charge)

• Photocopier (small charge)

Events and Activities:

• ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (term time)

• Basic Computer skills course (fee payable) (term time)

• 'Move On' course - improve your Maths and English skills in a relaxed friendly environment (term time)

• Toddler time: Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.30am

• Study Support: Tuesdays 4.30pm - 6.30pm, Saturdays 11.00am - 2.00pm

• Family Reading Group - stories and crafts for all the family (contact library for details)

Access:

• Library all on one level

• Entrance ramp

• Accessible toilet

• Specialist computer software

Other Info:

• Reading, Events and Promotions - Your guide to: events, competitions, author visits, news, website links, new services, plus more...

• 'BookNews' Library e-mail Newsletter: Get the latest information about library events, competitions, book collections, author visits and more... E-newsletter sent monthly if you provided your email address when joining. Not sure? Check/update your details now