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Dog in the library!

Posted on 06/01/2010

Leicestershire Councty Council Community Services

4 January 2010

Dog in the library!

We all know libraries have books, DVDs and computers, but dogs? Well, not normally, but two libraries in Blaby district are playing host to one well-behaved dog and his owner, a representative from the Blue Cross. They’ll be talking about the work of the charity as well as giving tips on pet care.  So if you want to know more about the charity, or how to ensure you have a happy, healthy pet at home, get your tickets now. This talk is unsuitable for children under 5.

Tickets cost £2 per person or £5 for a family ticket.

  • Blaby, Thursday 21 January, 5.00 - 6.00pm, 0116 3053516
  • Enderby, Monday 1 February, 5.00 - 6.00pm, 0116 3053523

Libraries in Blaby District organise a variety of talks on different topics, to find out about others than might interest you visit http://www.leics.gov.uk/blabyevents

This press release relates to Blaby and Glen Parva electoral division.

Background notes

Libraries across Leicestershire are continuing to see an increase in visitors as the UK finds itself recovering from a recession. Traditionally, people turn to public libraries for cheaper entertainment, information about finding employment, free access to computers and the internet, help with saving money and being ‘greener’ by borrowing free books rather than buying.

Leicestershire libraries have seen vast improvements recently, as part of an £8 million refurbishment programme.

Self service machines are now being introduced at major libraries across the county and will allow people to borrow and return books, CDs, DVDs quickly and easily, contributing to a much more effective and improved customer service.

A new mobile library has also been introduced. The mobile service enables residents in rural areas with no static library to access the service from their community.

It’s free to join libraries around Leicestershire. The service:

  • offers free book loans
  • enables you to research free information
  • offers free use of computers
  • offers free use of the Internet via Broadband
  • offers music and films available for hire from as little as £1 per week

Details of library developments can be found on www.leics.co.uk/libraries

Details of events can be found at www.leics.co.uk/events

Facts & figures about Leicestershire libraries in 2008-2009

  • 55 libraries
  • 92,378 hours open
  • 3,853,867 visitors
  • 6 Mobile libraries
  • 412 PCs
  • 22,205 DVDs to rent
  • 728,628 books to borrow

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