Shaftesbury Library picture journey

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Before I go to the library

Shaftesbury Library is open at these times:

Library opening times
Monday:	10am to 5pm
Tuesday:	10am to 5pm
Wednesday:	Closed
Thursday:	Midday to 6pm
Friday:	10am to 5pm
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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Shaftesbury Library

Email: shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01747 852256
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.

This is a picture of the enquiry desk with a library assistant standing behind it smiling at the camera.
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.

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

This is a picture of a library assistant holding a book and pointing at the books on a shelf.
The staff will show me how to borrow books or DVDs and tell me when I need to bring them back to the library.

This is a picture of a library assistant checking out a book on the self service machine.
The library will also have some computers.

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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.