| Information for library users |
Apply to join the library
Apply for membership of Kirklees Libraries online. |
e-library information
Find out about using e-library to search the library catalogue, renew and reserve items and much more! |
Fees and charges
A lot of services in Kirklees libraries are free of charge. This lists gives details of services that are charged for. |
Policies
Information about the policies we use to help you access library services. |
Reserve an item
Reserve an item at a Kirklees Library.
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Renew an item
Renew an item borrowed from a Kirklees Library. |
| Where to find Kirklees Libraries |
Libraries in Kirklees
Information on all libraries in the Kirklees area. Opening times, facilities and locations. |
Mobile libraries
Days, times and stopping points for all mobile library vans in the area. |
Home service
The Home Service will deliver books to your home if you are physically unable to access library premises. |
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| What your library service provides |
FREE book loan for Childcare Providers
First Books is administered by Kirklees Culture & Leisure Services
and provides a FREE book and topic box loan service to all Early Years
& registered Childcare providers in Kirklees. |
Audio visual services
Kirklees libraries stock a variety of CDs, videos and DVDs, including talking books on cassette and DVD. |
Accessible to all
Kirklees has a range of services to make using the library easier for you, whatever your needs. |
Computers in libraries
There are 23 libraries in Kirklees. Whether you are a member of Kirklees Libraries, or a visitor, you can use any of our computer facilities for free. |
Information services
Whether you are a student, a business person, a crossword or quiz fanatic, or just plain curious; if you need information the library service has the resources and the staff to help you find it. |
Kirklees Transcription Service
We can transcribe your text documents into Braille, large print or put them into audio formats including CD and tape. |
KR Talking News
Free fortnightly talking newspaper available on tape and CD, providing up-to-date coverage of local news. |
Local history
Whether you are wanting to trace the history of a local firm, undertaking a project for homework or discovering your ancestral roots, the Local Studies Library may be able to help. |
Services for children and young people
Advice and information for parents and carers about choosing and sharing books |
Services for readers
Kirklees libraries stock an exciting range of fiction and non-fiction to meet your every-day reading needs and has services to meet any special requirements. |
24 hour library
Library members have direct access to our most popular online information sources via this website. |
| Activities and events in libraries |
Reading Circle
Write a book review. read the book of the month. Send in your poems and writing. |
Library events around Kirklees
Information about events held in Kirklees libraries. Readers' Groups, story telling etc. |
RaW
The biggest adult literacy campaign the BBC has ever undertaken. |
Readers' groups
Information about readers' groups around Kirklees. |
Reading and You Scheme
Promoting well being, relaxation and friendship through books and reading. |
Storytelling
Kirklees Libraries invite you to step into a world of stories! |
Poems from Thornhill stop
These poems were composed by children on the mobile library with poet and author Craig Bradley |
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| Advice and information |
Welcome
Libraries in a variety of buildings have opened their doors to anyone living, working or studying in Kirklees in the new WELCOME! scheme |
Online enquiry
If you are looking for information for homework, business, quizzes, or just general interest, use our on-line service to send us your question. |
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