The ebooks leicestershire library members are reading. From alan bennetts baffled at a bookcase, to lucy mangans library rules, famous writers tell us all about how libraries are used and why theyre important. Enter your library card number and pin and select sign in. Currently, there are over 550 books and 38 languages. Yes, its free and easy to join the library, and everyone is welcome. Leicestershire library members can already access thousands of digital books, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers for free through their phones, tablets or computers. Online reference library for books and authors, reference books and dictionaries, access to research, business information and consumer advice, driving theory test, and local and family history. Then join our friendly reading group, led by carolyn, and spend an evening relaxing in our library talking all things books. Leicestershire libraries your local library offers more than just books, pop in and youll find reading groups, homework help groups, rent dvds and cds, plus surf the internet free of charge. Leicestershires digital library service provides library members with access to thousands of free ebooks, eaudiobooks, emagazines and enewspapers. We have one of the largest library of dual language ebooks in the world.
Borrow up to ten eaudiobook titles at a time from each service, for up to 3 weeks. With over 600 questions and answers, divided into short sections, this is a fascinating book which will test your knowledge of all things leicestershire. This library is affiliated with leicestershire library services. Once you are logged on you will be automatically logged off after twenty minutes of inactivity. Leicestershire county council revealed this week that demand for digital books was up thanks to libraries being closed due to the countrys efforts to stop the spread of covid19. You can choose from an expanding range of fiction, nonfiction, teenage and childrens ebooks and eaudiobooks and they are all free. The charity bottesford community library association bcla has taken over running the library from leicestershire county council from 26 october 2015, in order to keep it open.
To order a book, select add to basket, and then checkout to pay by paypal. All ebooks can be read on screen and extracts printed. The leicester branch library is a spacious library with 360degree views of the surrounding mountains. We have indicated where you can download all or part of an ebook to your local pc or other device. Library membership join the library, reset your pin, replace your library card and view library policies. Markfield community library, a registered charity, was formed by a group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to save our local library from closure by leicestershire county council it is now entirely managed and run by over 30 unpaid volunteers and funded by. Markfield community library, a registered charity, was formed by a group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to save our local library from closure by leicestershire county council it is now entirely managed and run by over 30 unpaid volunteers and funded by donations, grants and fundraising activities. Libraries are the responsibility of leicestershire county council. Find the buncombe county public library closest to you right now.
Community managed libraries leicestershire communities. You can access our library services 247 online to search our catalogue and renew and reserve. You can renew and reserve library books and other items using our online catalogue. Libraries north west leicestershire district council. Granby street, loughborough united kingdom leicestershire county.
The floating forest by linda chapman overdrive rakuten. Voluntary action leicestershire val were involved in the initial stages of helping community groups with the process of taking over the running of their community libraries you can find out more about vals input to the process in a case study of communitymanaged libraries in leicestershire. With borrowbox, your library in one app, our vision is now a reality. Leicestershire library services is a public library. Both services are free and provide a range of different titles and authors it is worth browsing both to see the full collection. The collection of the library contains 591,742 volumes. Her series include my secret unicorn and star friends, among many others. Overdrive is easy to use with your library card and pin, if you dont have a library card or dont know your pin, please visit one of our libraries. The group meets on the first thursday of the month 7 8pm. Public libraries news whats happening to your library. The library is 5,500 square feet with a large, comfortable reading lounge, internet access, an exhibition space, and professional landscaping.
The library has over 550,000 ebooks available that can be found by using the library search. See which one of our 45 libraries is most convenient for you. Our digital library services let you download ebooks for free. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. A valid leicestershire library card and pin personal identification number. We can offer access to 10,000 audiobooks, ebooks, magazines and comics, through some free and easily downloaded software.
Voluntary action leicestershire val were involved in the initial stages of helping community groups with the process of taking over the running of their community libraries. Borrow up to ten ebook titles at a time from borrowbox for up to 3 weeksif the title you want is on loan, reserve it for free you receive an email when its ready to downloadno overdue charges titles are returned automatically at the end of the 3week loan periodhow to use. Library services home delivery services, computer skills classes and services for reading groups, the visually impaired, schools and people who need additional support with communication. Only go outside for food, health reasons or work but only if you cannot work from home if you go out, stay 2 metres 6ft away from other people at all times. Say hello to your future library, wherever you are, whenever you are free. You can find out more about vals input to the process in a case study of communitymanaged libraries in leicestershire. Cornell university library ebooks free access to over 70,000 full text electronic books from the holdings of the libraries of. The library books and audio for loan are provided and maintained by leicestershire county council library service and system. Borrow and download thousands of free eaudiobook titles from leicestershire libraries using borrowbox and rbdigital. Do i need to be a library member to use the wifi service. Reprint publish the following books about leicestershire. We offer a wide variety of large print titles in hard and soft cover formats as well as unabridged audio books. Borrow and download thousands of free ebook titles from leicestershire libraries using borrowbox. See the faq document below for further information use the digital services tab to find out how you can access ebooks, eaudiobooks, emagazines and enewspapers while the library is closed.
People who live in nottinghamshire and the surrounding authorities including derbyshire, leicestershire and lincolnshire are all able to become members. Joining and using libraries inspire culture, learning. The library is on two floors, accessible via a lift or stairs. Leicestershire project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. We have a large collection of adult fiction with many bestselling authors, nonfiction including lifestyle, travel and biography, large print books and. Read the latest bestseller or take your favourite book everywhere you go. You can book a computer to use at a library up to two weeks in advance. If you know your library card number and registered. Many titles are written by the worlds favourite authors and ulverscroft is considered the leading worldwide publisher of large print and unabridged audio. The county borders nottinghamshire to the north, lincolnshire to the northeast, rutland.
Apr 05, 2020 leicestershire library members can already access thousands of digital books, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers for free through their phones, tablets or computers. The ebooks leicestershire library members are reading during. Each book is read aloud in english and your home language. Borrow ebooks and eaudiobooks free from your library using our borrowbox app. Many titles are written by the worlds favourite authors and ulverscroft is considered the leading worldwide publisher of large print and unabridged audio books. Bcla volunteers now run the library and we will continue to provide all the usual library services for the parish of bottesford and the surrounding area. It has a wide front entrance with an accessible entrance with ramp adjacent to the main entrance. Your local library offers more than just books, pop in and youll find reading groups, homework help groups, rent dvds and cds, plus surf the internet. The library is 5,500 square feet with a large, comfortable reading lounge, internet access, an. What if ive lost my library card or forgotten my pin.
If you have any difficulties logging in or need help using the catalogue, please contact us on 01629 533444 or email ask. Athena mainly french and swiss authors and documents. Ebooks and audiobooks read ebooks and listen to audiobooks for free with no overdue charges. Coalville project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. We have 17 libraries across the city with free and easy access to books, computers and information. An ebook is an electronic version of a book which can be read through a tablet computer, ereader or other similar devices.
Groby community library is situated in the heart of groby in leicestershire. Linda chapman is the bestselling author of over 200 books for 514 year olds. List your book loan service business on the leicester libraries directory today. Leicester libraries launches free online storytelling to help.
The digital titles also offer a personalised and accessible experience with options for font sizes, translation and voiceovers. We have a large collection of adult fiction with many bestselling authors, nonfiction including lifestyle, travel and biography, large print books and adult audio cds cds are loaned for a charge. Leicester libraries launches free online storytelling to. In person, by visiting your nearest library and filling in an application form. Our digital library offers a wide range of useful resources including researching your family tree and finding a new read. Leicestershire the ebooks leicestershire library members are reading during lockdown leicestershire live. Leicestershire ebooks read ebooks online free ebooks. It is not possible to renew an item that has been requested by another library member, instead we ask that you return the item to any leicestershire library by the item due date. Free and findmypast access in all libraries oakham library. Ulverscroft group large print books audiobooks ebooks.
University library ebook collections university of leicester. It takes its name from the city of leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the city of leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of leicestershire. Find out about what we have to offer children and young people at our libraries. In addition to our great range of services, oakham library now has a dedicated area for young people, more shelf space, and lots of exciting new stock to browse. Apr 08, 2020 we can offer access to 10,000 audiobooks, ebooks, magazines and comics, through some free and easily downloaded software. Please check back soon to start using our new and improved catalogue the new web address will be. Nearly 10,000 links to books on philosophy, science, classics, literature, history, economics, etc. Find your nearest library to access services such as book loans, cd rentals and internet access. Simply ask a member of staff and we will register you straight away. The digital titles also offer a personalised and accessible experience with options for. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor for use with a radar key. We are currently changing our library management system and the new catalogue will be available from 2nd april 2020. There are folk tales, myths, stories of multicultural life here in the uk and reference books.
The library serves a population of 675,300 residents. The ulverscroft group is the worlds leading publisher of large print books. You can extend the login time to ten times the normal time by enabling extend login time. Libraries and archives northumberland county council. Leicestershire libraries your local library offers more than just books, pop in and youll find reading groups, homework help groups, rent dvds and cds. Tom holland writes about libraries in the ancient world, while seth godin describes what a library will look like in the future. Free ebooks a leading uk university university of leicester. Loughborough library leicestershire library services. To find out more about library services in north west leicestershire, visit the libraries page on the county councils website. If you do not have a card number or cannot remember your pin code then please ask a member of staff at the library. Leicestershire libraries, bull head street, leicester 2020. Use the free digital library services to download ebooks, eaudiobooks, emagazines and enewspapers using a smartphone, tablet, mac or pc. Leicestershire library services leicestershire library. Ebooks and audiobooks hertfordshire county council.
Book loans the library books and audio for loan are provided and maintained by leicestershire county council library service and system. Digital library services leicestershire county council. Find out what people are saying about leicester libraries. Were constantly adding to our online resources to support our 70,000.