Renew your loans
To renew your loans, click on 'My Account' at the top of the page and enter your library card number and PIN. If you need a PIN reminder, click on the 'Forgot my PIN' link on the login screen.
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Important message regarding Coronavirus
In light of the rapidly changing situation with the Coronavirus we would like to reassure all library customers that measures are being put in place to help you.
The most important message we'd like to communicate right now is, please don't worry about incurring charges for the late return of items during this difficult time. We can assure you that any charges incurred due to not being able to return items will be cleared when you manage to return them.
We also hope you will find the following points helpful when managing your use of the library service.
- Any items you have on loan can be renewed online at www.librarieswest.org.uk by logging on to your account with your library membership number & PIN. If you don't know your PIN, click on 'Log In' and then 'Forgot my PIN' and you should receive an automated email prompting you to reset the PIN. If the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes, please check your junk or spam folder.
- Loans can also be renewed on the LibrariesWest app which is free to download.
- All loans will be renewed until the 2nd of July.
- We have suspended the reservation service so unfortunately you will not be able to place any new reservations. We recommend using the 'My Lists' feature to store any lists of items you may want to reserve once normal service has resumed.
- All existing reservations have been suspended until further notice but will remain active so you won't need to re-place them.
- Any outstanding charges (subject to a £2 minimum) can be paid online using a debit or credit card or via Paypal by logging on to your account at www.librarieswest.org.uk.
- We also offer e book, e audio book & e magazine download services which you can access for free with your library membership card.
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Reading Well for children supports the mental health and wellbeing of children, providing children and their families and carers with information, advice and support for coping with feelings and worries, daily life and getting through a tough time.
The booklist of 33 titles provides quality-assured information, advice and stories to support children's mental health and wellbeing and includes:
Stories have the power to change us. The BBC is running a 100 Novels That Shaped Our World promotion throughout 2020, with a different theme each month. The theme for March is Adventure.
Free e magazines with your library card!
New titles added in February - Britain and Country Walking. Coming from 1st March - English Garden, Food to Love & Style at Home.
- Over 100 different titles to choose from including BBC Good Food, Radio Times, Amateur Photographer, National Geographic, Marie Claire, Homes & Gardens, Hello!, Vogue & Total Film
- Checkout as many editions as you like and download or stream them to your tablet, smartphone, PC or laptop
- All titles are unabridged, interactive and full colour - and available at the same time as they hit the newsagents shelves
Did you know you can now pay your library charges online?
Charges on your account can now be paid using PayPal. Click on 'My Account', log on with your library membership number & PIN and go to the 'Charges' tab. If you have a PayPal account you can use this but if you don't have one you can pay as a guest with your debit or credit card. There is a minimum payment of £2.
Have you moved house recently? Or changed your email address or phone number?
You can now let us know online by logging on to your library account and updating your personal information. If you provide us with an email address we will send you reminders 3 days before your loans are due for return to help avoid fines.
The LibrariesWest Privacy Notice has recently been revised. Find out more here.
Download E Books & E Audio Books for free with your library membership card!
Christchurch and Highcliffe Libraries are now part of the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council. Find out more here.
Download the LibrariesWest app for free - available for iOS and Android.
Are you looking for reading related events, book recommendations and reviews? Why not try the newly launched South West Region of Readers website which includes:
- a reading list of works by South West writers
- live information about shared reading groups
- local library events
Are you a member of a reading group or looking to set one up? We can help by offering suggestions for books to read and special membership for reading groups which allows you to borrow more books for longer. Take a look at our list of recommended titles which you will hopefully find useful.
Looking for something to read and stuck for inspiration? Why not try Good Reads?
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E books, e audio books, e magazines & other online resources – available for free 24/7.
