County Library and Information Service
The services that we provide
Learn more about the history and heritage of Lancashire using printed and online materials, including books and pamphlets, newspapers and periodicals, directories, maps, photographs, and free access to the internet.
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Lancashire County Library and Information Service provides access to a range of online sources from your local library, home or any internet PC. The Premium Sources are high quality sources - some of which are subscription sites accessible with your library card. We've paid for them so you don't have to!
Services to Music and Drama Societies in Lancashire
We have an extensive collection of material for choirs, orchestras and drama societies, all available on special loan. Even if we do not have what you want, we may be able to obtain it for you.
Free public access to the internet, e-mail, Microsoft Office applications and CDRom is currently available in all of Lancashire's 76 static libraries.
Wireless Internet access is now available in several Lancashire libraries. Anyone with a wireless enabled laptop, notebook, iPod, Blackberry or other portable device (computer or mobile phone) can now use it to connect wirelessly to email and the internet through the library's network.
The School Library Service aims to support high quality learning in Lancashire.
We provide information and advice for all Education and other County Council enquiries.
Childrens and young people services
Your local library aims to provide a wide range of books for children and young people of all ages.
The 15 People's Centres in Lancashire provide access to hardware and software products as well as training opportunities. These are for anyone who has difficulty in using computers.
A County-wide service to minority ethnic communities is provided, with collections of materials in community languages at some larger libraries.
Don't forget you can use the library at any time to find help with your Homework at the Learning Place.
Use the Smile computer and try interactive learning games.
Home Library service and services to disabled people
A network of over 100 service points in Lancashire provides national and local information in addition to loan services