Beaminster Library Picture Journey

Before I go to the library

Beaminster Library is open at these times:

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

Email: beaminsterlibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01308 862362
Full contact details

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.

This is an image of the children's area of the library with shelves of books and a small table and chair.

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.

This is an image of the application form for a Dorset Library Card.

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

This is a picture of a drivers licence which is an acceptable form of ID when applying for a Dorset Library Card.
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.

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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.

This is an image of books and DVD's being checked out on the self service machine.
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 them back to the library.

This is an image of the self service machine.
The library will also have some computers. There is no charge to use the computers, but I will have to pay for printing.