Lending Services

Novels - a section of popular hardback and paperback fiction with separate sections for romance, westerns and science fiction/fantasy.

Information books - most popular topics plus books to support study.

Books in large print.

Talking books (books on tape).

Children's Services

Storybooks for children of all ages.

Board books and picture books for babies and pre-school children.

Information books for help with homework and leisure reading.

Books for teenagers.

Books for parents on child related issues.

Information Services

General reference books.

Local courses and evening classes.

Local papers.

Information about the local community including parish, district and county information.

County Council Help Point.

Local studies information including books, maps and village on Barrow upon Soar Parish records for barrow upon Soar and Walton on the Wolds together with some census record.

Computer and ICT

The peoples network computers in Leicestershire offer:

Anyone can use the facilities.

Children under 8yrs should be accompanied by an adult.

Public access to the World Wide Web including email.

Microsoft Office programs including Word XP, Excel XP, Access XP, Powerpoint XP plus Frontpage 2002, Publisher 2002 and Photo editor 97.

Scanner and Printer.

Access to Libraries CD ROM network.

BBC web wise, IT for all Microsoft Office XP training packages.

INFOLINX - local organisations and information database.

Online public access to Library catalogue.

Access to the service is free except for a small charge made for printing.

Other Facilities and Services

Photocopying.
Fax machine.
Microfiche reader.