Library Services Lincolnshire

Library Services throughout Lincolnshire

 

Lincolnshire Libraries offer a welcoming, safe space with free access to computers, the internet and a wealth of physical and digital books, information and resources to anyone who lives, works or studies in the county.

Currently In Lincolnshire there are 15 core library sites and 34 community hubs offering universal and rural services.

Community Support

Your local library offers a range of community support services, groups, IT support sessions and free guidance to support anyone within our communities.

Visit  What’s On events to view your local library webpage and details of the activities available and opening times, throughout the county.

Many local community hubs and core libraries provide a range of community groups and activities, these can also be found via our community directory search here some in person events are shown below.

Digital and Online Services

Download the Lincolnshire Libraries mobile app to access services from your mobile devices. Available to download via App store or google play here.

Then explore the large and growing collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers, Audiobooks, and Music.  Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books online. You can borrow up to 10 eBooks or eAudiobooks at any one time on Overdrive/Libby and Magazines are unlimited, find out more by visiting Lincolnshire Libraries over drive service. Digital collections can also be found here Free eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers & More | Better Libraries.

Mobile library services

The Lincolnshire Mobile Library Service offers public access to rural communities throughout Lincolnshire and provides a wide range of books, information, talking books and DVDs on a two or four weekly timetable.

The Community Mobile Library delivers collections of books to residential care homes and sheltered housing settings also. Collections are regularly refreshed and can be tailored to suit the interests of residents.

Visit www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/accessibility/mobile-library to find out more.

Services for people with limited mobility

If you are unable to reach a core staffed library or community hub due to location, health or mobility issues, you maybe interested in the Access Mobile library service.  Operated on a four weekly rota, staff will deliver items right to your door, offering a friendly tailored service to suit your needs.

Reading Well - books on prescription

The Reading Well collections support individuals to understand and manage their health and wellbeing using helpful reading resources. There are Reading Well collections specifically for childrenteens, and adults and those living with or caring for someone with dementia.

You can borrow books from your local library. Many of the Reading Well titles are also available to borrow as e-books and audiobooks.

For further details of the Reading Well and books on prescription titles visit Reading Well - The Reading Agency