Lincolnshire Library Services
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. In Lincolnshire there are 15 core library sites, 34 community hubs offering universal services and a rural service.
Digital Services
Explore the large and growing collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers, Audiobooks, and Music, available free with your library card. Apply to join the library here. There is always something new to discover. Find out more here Free eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers & More | Better Libraries.
Community Support
Your local library offers a range of community support services, groups, IT support sessions and free guidance for anyone within our communities. Visit Events & Activities | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better to view your local libraries webpage for details of their opening hours, and What’s On events. Some are mentioned below:
IT Support Connect over a Cuppa Art Session
Mobile library services
For those who are unable to reach a core Library site or community hub there is a mobile library service. Visit www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/accessibility/mobile-library to find out more.
The Community Mobile Library delivers hand picked collections of books to residential care homes and sheltered housing settings across Lincolnshire. Collections are regularly refreshed and can be tailored to suit the needs and interests of residents. Lincolnshire Mobile Library | Serving Locations | Better
To access the mobile library, you first need to sign up for a Lincolnshire library membership. Next, check the timetable for your local area. This will let you know the correct stops, times, and dates. All you need to do is turn up, and our friendly librarians will take it from there.
Services for people with limited mobility
If you are unable to leave your home due to mobility or health reasons, then you maybe interested in the Access Mobile library service. This is available to anyone who cannot reach a core staffed library or community hub due to location, health or mobility issues. 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.
Reading Well books are all recommended by health experts, as well as people with lived experience of the conditions and topics covered and their relatives and carers.
There are Reading Well collections specifically for adults, teens, children 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 details of the Reading Well and books on prescription titles visit Reading Well - The Reading Agency
To search the online catalogue and reserve Reading Well titles of interest, visit librarymanagementcloud.co.uk.