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Libraries and Archives
Saturday 5 July - Please be advised that essential maintenance will be carried out by our Digital Services team this day. During this time, the following services will be unavailable:
• Public computers
• Printing and photocopying
• Public Wi-Fi
• All elements of the Digital Library, including BorrowBox and PressReader
• The Lancashire County Council website, including the events portal
• The library catalogue
• Self-service kiosks and card payments
Library events will proceed as scheduled, and staff will be available to assist with issuing and returning items.
We anticipate full service will return on Monday 7 July.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Archives
We collect and preserve Lancashire's unique and irreplaceable archives and make them available for exploring personal, family or community history and heritage.
Digital library
Our library members have free access to premium online resources including family history, newspapers old and new, business and job-hunting information, homework help and much more.
Events
Search for free events and activities at your local library, the Archives and Lancashire museums.
Libraries
Library services from branches, at home and mobile libraries. Joining the library is free and you can join at any age.
Do it online
- Ask a Lancashire Librarian
- Book an appointment to visit Lancashire Archives
- Browse or search and reserve books
- Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Download magazines and comics
- Event feedback form
- Join the library
- Order a Six of the Best collection
- Read newspapers
- Renew your book
- Search the Lancashire Archives catalogue
- Your Library at Home
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