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Calderdale Libraries

Contact

Pauline Lancaster

Tel. 01422 392630

Email: Pauline.Lancaster@calderdale.gov.uk

Location

In addition to the Central Library in Halifax, there are 5 District Libraries, 16 Community Libraries and 3 Tourist Information Centres.

Opening hours

Please check opening hours for your local library by phone or via the website.

Full listings of numbers are in the telephone directory under Calderdale Council.

Access

Calderdale libraries are open to all. Joining at any library gives you access to the facilities of all. To join, you will need two pieces of ID, at least one of which has your current address and a date within the last three months. It is not necessary to be a member to use most facilities within libraries, but is necessary if you want to borrow items or use computers on a regular basis.

Library Services

Fiction and non-fiction for all ages, for loan and reference
Free Internet access
MS Office facilities in some libraries
DVDs, videos, music CDs and audio books on CD and tape.
Foreign language learning materials
Careers literature
Local and national newspapers
Photocopying and fax facilities
Local and Family History resources
Study areas
Learndirect courses and internet taster sessions
Access for All room, with technology accessible to those with disabilities
Readers groups
Events

(not all services are available in all libraries)

Further information

Calderdale libraries now have Connexions Points at Beechwood Road Library; Illingworth; Rastrick Library; Northowram Library; Sowerby Bridge Library and at Customer First at Todmorden for a range of careers information.

Calderdale Libraries website includes a range of useful information - www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/libraries

Online Catalogue

Calderdale Public library catalogue is available online at http://libonline.calderdale.gov.uk

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