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Jane Eyre – Tales behind the tale

Posted on 16/03/2010

Leicestershire Councty Council Community Services

16 March 2010

Jane Eyre – Tales behind the tale

Our heroine was more than a mouse! Through Jane, Charlotte Bronte presented daring and controversial ideas to her contemporary readers. Join speaker Helen Peden [BA (Hons) Lit] for an entertaining and light-hearted look at the hidden sensuality, the role of the Governess and the scientific practice of Phrenology, found in the pages of Jane Eyre.

This talk will be held at Blaby Library on Wednesday 14th April, 7-8pm. Tickets cost £2 each and include refreshments. Buy yours from Blaby library now by popping in, or phoning us on 0116 3053516

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

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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