Warwickshire libraries – lending a hand
Most of us are watching the pennies a lot more nowadays and, with no end to the recession in sight, it’s worth taking a look at what your local library has to offer.
There are 34 libraries across Warwickshire, plus a fleet of five mobiles, providing a wide range of free and low-cost services to all.
Did you know?
Warwickshire libraries cost each local council tax payer just 6p a day
That’s a fraction of the cost of one national newspaper
There are more than a million books to choose from
You can borrow up to ten at any one time for free
That’s well over £100-worth of books to read without spending a penny
The greener option
Libraries have been recycling since the 1850s. If the three Rs are important to you then using your local library service makes a lot of sense. Libraries:
REDUCE unnecessary use of natural resources and help people save money - why buy books you might only read once when you can borrow them?
REUSE books, CDs and DVDs by lending them out over and over again.
RECYCLE by loaning their stock out repeatedly throughout the community - and books are sold off or literally recycled at the end of their library life.
Free services
Free membership - join in person or online
Free book loans - up to 10 at any one time
Free book orders from the library network
Free telephone and online renewals
Free time on internet-linked computers
Free access to electronic resources including ancestry.com
Local newspapers and some magazines available
Low-cost services
Music CD rental £1 a week
Feature films DVD rental £2.75 a week
Low-cost printing, faxing and photocopying services
Bookable ‘how to’ sessions with computer specialists
Local library events and activities for all ages
So libraries are cost-effective, green and great recession-beaters. You probably can’t wait to get your own card, or sign up your youngsters for children’s membership.
How to join
Joining is easy. Simply call into any branch or complete the online application form at: warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries