Access free Dorset library e-magazines, e-newspapers, e-books, e-audio, e-comics and e-reference from the comfort of your own kitchen table [or sofa, or bed, we aren’t judging!]
With the ongoing requirement for social distancing take advantage of the free digital services Dorset Libraries offer. You can use our digital services from your phone, tablet or computer.
Visit our website to find out about online learning and forthcoming Shared Reading sessions. Since COVID -19 , new library members registering online have increased by 37% , so if you are not a member you can join online now.
Increase in library membership and access
| Issues – All Libraries West* | 28th Feb – 19th Mar | 20th Mar – 9th Apr | % increase |
| eAudio | 16170 | 17981 | 11% |
| eBooks | 9515 | 12416 | 30% |
| eMagazines | 34,466 | 42094 | 22% |
| Issues – Dorset | 28th Feb – 19th Mar | 20th Mar – 9th Apr | % increase |
| eMagazines | 8988 | 10698 | 16% |
| eComics | – | 107 | 100% |
| Library Membership – Online Registrations | 28th Feb – 19th Mar | 20th Mar – 9th Apr | % increase |
| Dorset | 148 | 236 | 37% |
| Libraries West | 573 | 1361 | 138% |
* Dorset Libraries are members of Libraries West, a consortium of 7 library services in the South West.
