Carnegie Library

Facilities and services include: 

• Carnegie library now has a librarian on duty during the extended opening hours
• there are regular activities including a weekly rhyme and story-time session for under-fives, Code Club for 7+ year-olds, an adult reading group and seasonal events throughout the year, including children’s events and activities over the summer holidays.
• books including spoken word audio and large print books and language courses
• library members also have access to a wide range of online materials including E Audio, E Books, magazines and online reference sources for adults and children.  Many of these can be accessed from home
• Wi-Fi - Use your library card to connect to our free unlimited Wi-Fi
• computers - free use of adult and children’s computers, with the latest Microsoft Office software.
• screen magnifier and screen reading software, plus Eye Pal Solo read aloud scanner for low vision and blind users.
• printing, including Wi-fi printing from your own device
• photocopying –affordable black and white and colour photocopying
• a welcoming space to sit, work, study or read
• Book-a-Librarian - when you need extra 121 help and support with daily tasks e.g., freedom pass or passport applications, job search etc, we offer one hour 121 appointments with a member of staff to assist you.
• daily newspapers and periodicals, plus children’s magazines
• baby changing facilities 
• Book Start packs for gifting 
• Hygiene Bank-we accept donations of new and unused hygiene and personal care products that are redistributed to families and individuals living in hygiene poverty

Safe Haven space

Carnegie Library is a Safe Haven space providing temporary refuge for anyone experiencing harassment or feeling unsafe. Staff can offer practical help such as phone charging and can contact emergency services as needed.

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