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New Click & Collect Opening Times

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Library opens for PC Access during Tier 4

The Library can be hired for your event see details

While the library is closed, you can still borrow books on your laptop, tablet or smartphone using Borrow box

You can browse, download and read eBooks at any time from any location for free.

For smart phones and tablets:

Install the Borrowbox App
Launch Borrowbox and enter "Leicestershire Libraries" in the Library field.
Enter your library card number and PIN.
Enter your email address.
You are now ready to download and read ebooks.

For laptops and PCs:

Launch your Internet browser, then download and install Adobe Digital Editions. This is a free download.
Now go to Leicestershire Libraries Borrowbox Website
Sign in using your library card number and PIN.
You are now ready to download and read ebooks.

eAudiobooks, Magazines and Newspapers are also available using RBDigital and PressReader.

The Barrow Community Partnership Library went Live on Monday 27^th July 2015

BUSCA were officially handed the keys to Barrow Library on Monday 27th July. Our volunteers had been busy preparing themselves with training sessions and were ready to provide you with a service that was Business as Usual.

We now operate slighly longer opening hours than before, staying open over lunchtime on Wednesday and Friday. The evening opening day has changed from Friday to Wednesday:

Mon 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tue closed
Wed 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thu closed
Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm

You will experience the same systems and services for book lending, computer use, photo-copying etc. In fact, we hope that you won't notice the difference and that we will be able to match the same level of excellent service that we have all enjoyed in the past.

We now have a coffee machine, so come to the library, relax and enjoy tea or coffee while you make your next literary selection.

If you have any queries, please contact library@barrowuponsoar.org.uk or use the library phone 01509 416356

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Library Information

If you have any questions or need assistance, the volunteer library staff will be pleased to help.

You can contact us during opening hours on 01509 416356.

A larger collection of stock can be found at Loughborough Library. It costs nothing to join the library or to borrow books (the basic service is free) and you are never too young to join!

LENDING SERVICES

Novels – a selection of popular hardback and paperback fiction with separate sections for crime, romance, and westerns.
Information books – most popular topics. Subject requests are free to support homework and study.
Books in large print.
Talking books (books on CD, small charge).
E-Books.
A separate independent section of Adult Fiction sourced from donated books. This includes many classic fiction items not normally found in local libraries.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Storybooks for children of all ages.
Board books and picture books for babies and pre-school children.
Talking Books for 11 years and under - no charge.
Information books to help with homework and leisure reading.
Books for teenagers.
Books for parents on child related issues.
Young Readers sessions (stories and rhymes) for under 7's. £1.00 donation to library funds per child per session.
- Rhyme Time for 3s and under. Weekly on Fridays from 10:30am to 11:00am.

See some examples of Children's artwork, previously displayed at Barrow Library in 2005 and 2006.

INFORMATION SERVICES

General reference books available on-line
Local courses and evening classes
Local papers
Information about the local community including parish, district and county information
Local studies information including books, maps and village file on Barrow upon Soar, Parish records for Barrow upon Soar and Walton on the Wolds together with some census records.
Ancestry Library Edition and Find my Past are available in this library free of charge to do family history research

COMPUTERS AND ICT
Our Public Access computers are based on the Apple Mac, and offer the following features:

Facilities are free to library users except for a small charge for printing
Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult
Free computer taster courses – ask library staff for help
Public access via Broadband to the World Wide Web including email
WiFi access so you can use your own device
Microsoft Office programs available
Scanner and Printer
Online public access to the Library catalogue

Barrow Community Library

OTHER FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Photocopying (up to A3 size)
Microfiche reader
Laminating (up to A4 size)
Arts & Crafts sales
Stationery sales

ACCESS

Ramp to entrance
Library is all on one level with wide aisles
Accessible toilet with baby change facility
Car park available at rear

LOCAL & FAMILY HISTORY RESOURCES

For further information look at the County Council Website: