A to Z of library services

We provide a huge range of services and resources which you can make use of through any library, although smaller libraries may only provide some of them directly. Below is an alphabetical list of what we provide.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Books - including audio books on CD and tape, large print and community language Book Clubs Book renewals and reservations Book Sales Bookstart Broadband internet access in every library Buy a book
Catalogue CDs, CD ROMs, DVDs and videos to hire Charges Chatterbooks - reading groups for children Children and young people's services Children's activities Complete Business Reference Adviser (COBRA) - for anyone wanting to start a business, write a business or marketing plan or conduct research. Computers in all libraries Credo online reference library - excellent for quizzes and crosswords
e-Library - free electronic library service in libraries Email your library Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Enquire Direct - online enquiry service Events and activities in libraries and with local groups (new window)
Families - services for children and young people Friends - support your library service
Grove Art and Music online - now included in Oxford Art and Music Online
H E Bates Hiring library facilities Home Library Service - for people who due to age, illness or disability are unable to use their local library
InfoTrac Information services Internet - broadband access and computers in all libraries
Joining your library - it's free to be a full or virtual member and you can do it online.
Late return charges Learning services - e.g. ICT, one to one tailored sessions, local history Library catalogue, renewals and reservations Library to you - brings services to your home or day centre if age, illness or disability prevents you from visiting the library Libraries - opening hours, contact details and main services Live Literature Events
Mobile Library Service Music CDs and tapes and music score - view our online catalogue
Northamptonshire Studies Collection
Opening hours Oxford Art and Music Online Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (OND) Oxford English Dictionary online (OED) Oxford Reference online
Peoples Network - internet access in libraries Personal Knowledge Adviser service - Our experts can find answers, give help with ICT and computers, help you research your family tree, give help with books and reading – in a one-to one session designed just for you Photocopiers, printers and Fax machines Plans, reports and user surveys
Read Yourself Well Reading Groups Reading Services Renewing your books online Reserving items online Rhymetimes
Scanners Sound Reads Service Stock hire charges
Virtual library membership Wellbeing services in libraries World Book Online

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