Blandford Library picture journey
Before I go to the library
The library is open at these times:
Monday: 10am to 6pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday: Closed
This is our entrance.
If I am nervous about going, I can talk to the library staff and ask questions first.
I can call 01258 452075
I can call 01258 452075
I can ask the library staff for a tour of the library.
About the library
There are people who work at the library who I can talk to. I will know who they are by their badges.The library is usually a quiet place where people talk quietly, relax and read books.
Sometimes it might be noisy.
If it is noisy, I can talk to a librarian. I can ask to borrow ear defenders.
How I become a member of the library
When I get to the library I will see a desk.I will talk to one of the library staff there about how to become a member of the library.
I will complete a form. I will write my name, address, date of birth, telephone number and email address and sign it.
I will show them identification. This can be a driving licence, bank statement or household bill.
The library staff will give me a library card and a PIN.
When I visit the library
In the library there will be shelves of books and DVDs.I can borrow a DVD and take it home with me. I will have to pay to borrow a DVD.
I can sit in a chair to read a book. I can borrow a book and take it home with me.
If I want to borrow a book or DVD, I will talk to a member of the library staff.
The staff will show me how to borrow the books or DVD and tell me when I need to bring it back to the library.
The staff will show me how to borrow the books or DVD and tell me when I need to bring it back to the library.
How I use the computer or do some printing
The library will also have some computers. There is no charge to use the computers, but I will have to pay for printing.I can reserve a time to use a computer or I can wait for one to be available.
When I have finished, I will leave the library.