Our current offer

Main Libraries

This is what we do now - we’re proud of what we offer already:

extensive collection of books for all ages and interests, with item request service from other libraries
family focused story sacks as well as memory and sensory bags for multi-age use in the home
regular programme of library activities for both children and adults as well as special events
varied spaces for customers: casual seating, study areas, children’s zones, and event spaces
free access to PCs and Wi-Fi
printing and copying
staff assistance with bus pass applications and hearing aid batteries
access to Adult Learning, and Health and Wellbeing Coaches (HAWCs)
signposting to other services

Located in smaller towns, branch libraries offer scaled services based on premises size:

smaller supply of books and materials for all ages, with access to request items from other libraries
signposting to services and facilities, including hearing aid battery supply by library staff
a limited range of events and occasional activities, often in partnership with third sector organisations
compact seating areas and dedicated spaces for children
free access to PCs and Wi-Fi
printing and copying

Our online digital services provides:

free access to e-books, audio books, comics, magazines and daily UK newspapers with library membership
a Library app or online account available to manage library account and self-manage renewals, requests, and browse the catalogue
wide range of subscription site memberships available for use on all library PCs. For example Ancestry, Find My Past, Which, Driving Theory Pro (licensed to library PCs only)
self-service machines in every Main, Branch and Library Link

Our Library Links provides an unstaffed offer:

run in conjunction with community partners, these offer a smaller book stock to branches and in some cases limited PC offer
hosted in a partner’s building, service operates with very limited or no library staff presence
customers can request items from other libraries for collection at Links
located in large villages or outer Carlisle
compact seating areas and dedicated spaces for children. Partner may offer its own activities on site
Wi-Fi; in Carlisle area free PCs

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