Karen1 Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 I have a real problem with my library...as in I can't seem to go in there without getting more books out. I'm trying to get through my hugh TBR pile at the moment so I'm not allowed to buy books and I'm trying not to get books out from the library until the pile is considerably smaller, but even when I go to the library to take books back I somehow find myself walking past the front desk and going in...just for a browse mind you and before you know it I'm checking half a dozen books out. I'm a hopeless case! Quote
happyanddandy Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 lol Karen - I have a book due back tomorrow and I know I will have the same problem Quote
megan Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 I love using my library. I can get on line and they have a very good range of books, magazines and movies. I even finally got my hubby signed up for a library card. We can go to any of the 3 branches in town and only once have I had to "special order" a book but it only took about 4 days to get in. The librarian's are very helpfull and very informative. Quote
Karen1 Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 I don't think my library has a website, or at least I've never seen it advertised or anything. There are a number of local libraries in my town, all of which I can use, but to be honest with you I've only ever used the main one in the centre of town mainly because it's easy to get to and I can nip across in my lunch hour. Quote
JudyB Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 Try your county council website - that's where ours is found. Quote
Karen1 Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 Try your county council website - that's where ours is found. Thanks for the tip. Don't know why I didn't check there to begin with. It only takes you to a page describing the libraries facilities and opening times and what not though. Quote
JudyB Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 Thanks for the tip. Don't know why I didn't check there to begin with. It only takes you to a page describing the libraries facilities and opening times and what not though. That's a shame - I suppose it varies between counties - ours allows you to renew and order books online plus there are useful links and 'good reads' pages. Quote
muggle not Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 I miss the library we had in Charlottesville, Virginia. The one we have here in Greensboro, NC is not near as good and is not managed as well. Quote
Michelle Posted February 14, 2008 Author Posted February 14, 2008 Karen, my library does have an online facility, but it's impossible to find unless you know the actual url. (Which is a pain when I can't remember it!) So it might be worth asking in there. Quote
Karen1 Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 Thanks Michelle. I'll ask next time I'm in there as I'm kind of surprised that they don't (seem to) have one. I mean it's quite a good library with a big IT centre and what not so it's kind of surprising that they don't have their own online facility. I've definitely never seen it advertised or anything like that but I guess that doesn't necessarily mean that they don't have one. Quote
kitty_kitty Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 My library must hate me as i am always ordering books on line and i always take back a stash and take out a stash too Quote
angerball Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 ^Nah, Kitty_Kitty, they must love you!! Quote
JudyB Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 My library must hate me as i am always ordering books on line and i always take back a stash and take out a stash too Libraries need people to use them for them to survive - so they probably love you. People like you are good for our figures! Quote
Michelle Posted February 14, 2008 Author Posted February 14, 2008 That's good to know - I often feel bad when I return and take out a pile of books for the girls! Now I know I'm helping the figures look good! Quote
Icecream Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 Katie got her second bookcrawl certificate last week. Two at the age of one! Karen - I have never seen my library website advertised, but it is very good, although it takes some navigating. It is a regional one on the council website. Quote
nessiehibs Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 nope, im not even sure if its still open. Its in a really bad place which is a shame. There is another close by which is good. Quote
Karen1 Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Karen - I have never seen my library website advertised, but it is very good, although it takes some navigating. It is a regional one on the council website. I found the website for mine - well actually lovesreading06 found it for me! Thanks again! Quote
Pierced Musie Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 To me there are 4 local libraries. Village Library - This used to be an amazing place to sit and read in but in the last few years less books are on offer and more computers are taking up the space. Stupid place:motz:. Stratford Library - This is a lot nicer then the village library but seems to be limited on Fiction books. They deal with a lot more educational books. I use this library the most. Stratford College Library - I go to this one if I want to be around others. It's a packed library and not quiet at all but nice enough. Leamington Library - I go to this library whenever I am in the town. You have a massive library, study area, DVD's and a museum, with a restraunt. I love it! If you are ever in Leamington, head to the library mmmkay! Quote
pinky Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 no because the only library i can think of near me is about an hours walk and there isnt a bus to get there either which is a shame i would love to take my 2 year old there and spend all day reading books:mrgreen: Quote
bookworm44 Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 I use my library all the time. Not only for books, but for magazines, CD's to update my iPod and DVD's too. Using the library has saved me tons of money, you can't beat that! Quote
kitty_kitty Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 A lady at my library told me how she wished more people were like me and used the library alot and ordered books in like i do. Here was i thinking i was a pain in the bum!!! Quote
Guest velocipede2288 Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I take out around 3 books a week from our local library. Quote
missybct Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Yep, I use it fairly regularly but I tend to like to buy books rather than loan them out. Quote
pickle Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I am in my library every weekend I can and regularly take out 6-8 books I love it. The best job I ever did as a Saturday girl many moons ago was in a little library and if I hadn't chosen archaeology as a career I would have loved to have been a librarian. Quote
Fi. Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 When I lived in York I used the library all the time, you could take out up to 20 books on your library card and there were no reservation fees. However, when I moved down here and started using the library I was stunned to discover that they charge 80p per book if you reserve something online and Quote
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