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Public libraries are free to join. Some do not even require ID, all will join you if you bring in proof of name and address. Joining a library means you will be able to borrow books instantly and be able to use any library in that authority.
Find your local library
Directgov (UK) – Type in your postcode to find your nearest library and what you need to join.
Talk to a public librarian
Enquire (Worldwide) – Ask a real live librarian from the UK or the world, depending on the time, for the answer you can’t find anywhere else.
Best book browsing sites
Amazon (Worldwide) – Best site for finding out if a book is in print. One can then use the details to purchase or order from your local library.
Copac (UK) – Best site for finding out details of obscure books.
Fantastic Fiction (Worldwide) – Best site for finding out titles of books in a series and for the complete list of books written by a particular author.
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293 libraries (258 buildings and 35 mobiles) are currently under threat or have been closed/left council control since 1/4/13 out of c.4265 in the UK. The complete list is on "Tally by Local Authority" page as are other changes to budgets such as cuts to hours, bookfund and staffing. Public Libraries News estimates 78 libraries and 14 mobiles were lost in 2012/13, although this is likely to be an underestimate. CIpfa have calculated that 201 library service points were lost 2011/12 . Public Libraries News has tracked down links to 142 of these via counting up all reports about public libraries in the media each day. Full Fact have analysed the accuracy of the figures. For a list of new and refurbished buildings see this page,
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Please note that this website is maintained entirely in my own time and should in no way be seen to reflect the opinions or otherwise of my employer.
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I would also like to add at this point my thanks to Shirley Burnham for her frequent emails with relevant public libraries news which I then use as a a large part of the material for this site.
Warren O'Donoghue of Rabbitdigital Design has been wonderful in designing and creating this website, maintaining it and basically being there for the one hundred and one web problems that seem to surface all the time.
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