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Cumbria Library

More than just books, a wide range of services

The Library Service provided by Cumbria County Council provides a wide range of services. It does a lot more than just lend out books. Go to their website to have a look at what is available. http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries/default.asp

And if you aren't a member it is possible to join online. http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries/services/membserv.asp

General contact by phone through the Cumbria County Council number, 01228 606060,or direct to the local library. Here are three examples, there are many other local libraries, try the website or phone book for more details.

Maryport Library Tel: (01900) 812384 or Email:workington.library@cumbriacc.gov.uk (yes the email address is given as Workington)
Workington Library Tel: 01900 706170 or Email workington.library@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Whitehaven Library Tel: (01946) 506400 or Email:whitehaven.library@cumbriacc.gov.uk

Talking Books

One of the resources available is talking books. A valuable alternative to paper based resources that can make difficult to read resources available to all. They can be listened to in the car or on the bus, as well as at home, and can be used in conjunction with the paper based book as a learning aide. Contact the library to find out what is available, or if you are a member you can also use the online search facility when you have set-up an account. Cheap or free loans may be available for registered disabled or young people, please check.

Access For All: Reading Machines

On the library pages Access For All, there are additional facilities mentioned.
DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY READING PRINT?:  Carlisle, Whitehaven and Brampton Libraries have reading machines. All libraries in Cumbria have books in large print and on cassette, and titles are also available on CD.
There are also additional IT based resources available, such as big key keyboards.

 

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