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Before I go to the library

Lyme Regis Library is open at these times:

Library opening times
Monday:	10am to 1pm
Tuesday:	10am to 1pm
Wednesday:	2pm to 5pm
Thursday:	Closed
Friday:	Midday to 6pm
Saturday:	10am to 1pm
Sunday:	Closed

If I am nervous about going, I can talk to the library staff and ask questions first. I can call:

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Lyme Regis Library

Email: lymeregislibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01297 443151
Full contact details

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I can ask the library staff for a tour of the library.

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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.

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The library is usually a quiet place where people talk quietly, relax and read books.

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Sometimes it might be noisy. If it is noisy, I can talk to a librarian.

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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.

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I will complete a form. I will write my name, address, date of birth, telephone number and email address and sign it.

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I will show them identification. This can be a driving licence, bank statement or household bill.

This is a picture of a driving licence, which is an acceptable form of identification when applying for a Dorset Library Card.
The library staff will give me a library card and a PIN.

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When I visit the library

In the library, there will be shelves of books and DVDs.

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I can sit in a chair to read a book.

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I can borrow a book or DVD and take it home with me. I will have to pay to borrow a DVD.

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If I want to borrow a book or DVD I will talk to a member of the library staff.

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The staff will show me how to borrow the books or DVD and tell me when I need to bring them back to the library.

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The library will also have some computers. There is no charge to use the computers, but I will have to pay for printing.

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I can reserve a time to use a computer or I can wait for one to be available by talking to a member of staff.

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When I am finished I will leave the library.

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