Libraries

Public libraries lend magazines to library members.

Public libraries may provide photographic collections, census information, newspaper archives, historical maps and other local history material for reference and use in the library.

Public libraries, together with a local historian in residence, may run a programme of local history events in the library including talks and lectures, workshops, walks and tours, history book clubs, blogs and exhibitions.

Public libraries engage a local historian for a set time to provide a Local Historians in Residence programme.

Public libraries host literary festivals, poetry readings, creative writing classes, and panel discussions with authors to promote reading and writing.

Public libraries lend literacy resources such as reading schemes, high interest low level readers and flashcards to library members.

Public libraries provide free WiFi to library users.

Public libraries may provide wheelchairs to help people with mobility issues to get around the library building.

Public libraries may visit schools to tell students about library services, how to join the library and what resources available to them.