Are you ready to read this summer?
Children aged 4-11 have an opportunity to get involved in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge! This year’s challenge, brought to you by Dorset Council’s library service, is starting on the 1 July 2023.
Award-winning children’s author visits Portland to encourage library membership
Last Friday (16 June), Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2022-2024) Joseph Coelho, visited Dorset Council’s Tophill library on Portland, as part of his nationwide ‘Library Marathon’ tour.
Time is running out to have your say
Have your say on the future of Dorset Council’s libraries before consultation closes.
Dorset Council launches second consultation to shape the future of the library service
Dorset Council has launched the second phase of public consultation to inform how they develop and deliver their library service in the future. Library users and non-users are being asked to share their views. The consultation runs from 29 September 2022 to 22 December 2022 and is available here.
Dorset Council takes steps to reduce energy use in libraries
Dorset Council has installed a host of energy saving measures at libraries across Dorset in a bid to cut down on carbon emissions and energy costs.
Author Anthony Burt goes full circle at Dorset Libraries
As part of Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022 we were delighted to host an online event, and 2 in person events with author Anthony Burt.
Joint Overview Committee to review draft Library strategy
In October 2021, Dorset Council launched an 11-week public consultation to inform how they develop and deliver the library service in the future.
Exciting new chapter for libraries as they upgrade to gigabit-capable broadband
Fourteen Dorset libraries have begun an exciting new chapter after benefiting from some of the country’s fastest internet speeds. Thanks to £200,000 of government funding, these libraries – from Ferndown in the east to Bridport in the west, and from Swanage in the south to Blandford in the north – now have the fastest possible… Read more Exciting new chapter for libraries as they upgrade to gigabit-capable broadband
Have you had your say on Dorset’s libraries?
There are four weeks remaining in the first phase of Dorset Council’s #LetsTalkLibraries consultation.
Dorset Council launches consultation to shape the future of Dorset’s library service
Dorset Council has launched a public consultation to inform how they develop and deliver their library service in the future. Library users and non-users are being asked to share their views. The consultation runs from 25 October 2021 to 7 January 2022 and is available online.
A bigger, better eBook and eAudioBook collection with BorrowBox
From Monday 16 August customers of Dorset Libraries will be able to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks for free, via the bigger and better BorrowBox service.
Beaminster Library to reopen
From 26 July Beaminster Library will begin to reopen and welcome back customers. Customers will be able to browse books and items to borrow and access a range of services, including use of computers and printing. From Monday, the opening times will be: Monday, 2.30pm to 6.30pm Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm… Read more Beaminster Library to reopen
Digital champions return to face-to-face advice sessions
Dorset residents can once again get face-to-face advice on any digital queries such as setting up and using devices including phones, tablets and PCs. Digital champions have started to return to Dorset libraries to help people who are struggling to get online. Meanwhile the Digital Hotline will keep running to help people who can’t get… Read more Digital champions return to face-to-face advice sessions
More digital arts activities for local people
Thanks to funding from an Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant to develop libraries as cultural hubs, Dorset Library Service is to run a digital arts programme for young people and adults.
Dorset libraries and TICs re-opening
All 23 Dorset Council libraries will be open from Wednesday 2 December.
Libraries and TICs continue key services throughout lockdown
In line with Government regulations, Dorset Council’s libraries and Tourist Information Centres (TICs) across the county have now closed until Wednesday 2 December.
Dorset Libraries to restart reservation system, charges and hire fees to also return
After the service was suspended in the wake of Covid-19 restrictions, Dorset Council is very pleased to be able to reintroduce reservations at libraries across the county.
More libraries reopening in Dorset
Three more libraries are set to reopen their doors this August.
Dorset libraries to offer order and collect service from this July
Following the Government’s recent announcement, libraries managed by Dorset Council will start a phased a re-opening from 8 July.
Libraries stepping up during lockdown
The doors may be closed but readers in Dorset are enjoying e-books and e-audio items that are available for downloads from Dorset Libraries.
Free digital service from Dorset libraries: making the most of your library service at home
Access free e-magazines, e-newspapers, e-books, e-audio, e-comics and e-reference from the comfort of your own kitchen table
Join in the Pokémon fun at Weymouth library
The weekend will be packed with activities for Pokémon trainers of all ages.
The Reading Agency and Dorset Libraries present Space Chase
Dorset libraries are calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge 2019.
