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Colehill Community Library offers full access to the Dorset Library service plus MORE!
Library Service Charges are available on the Dorset Council Site
JUNE 2020 – Download Digital Newspapers for free with your library card! See last section below.
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Join the Dorset Library Service (now a member of LibrariesWest) – its FREE
Fill in a membership form at the Library or join online
Remember to bring proof of address when presenting your application form at the library
You will receive a Dorset Library membership card which gives you access to all of the LibrariesWest service.
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Browse and borrow from the constantly changing selection of fiction and non-fiction books.
There is a very good selection of large print books and our children’s area is well used by our younger readers delving into the book boxes, researching their homework and browsing for the latest novels.
They also enjoy regular puzzles and colouring, often while cuddling one or more of our collection of soft toys.
Babies and push chairs are very welcome.
There is also a regularly updated selection of books for teens (on your right as you enter the library).
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Request books, audio visual items or information
Our volunteers are always pleased to help you find books and request titles.
You will be notified as soon as your request is available for collection at Colehill.
We are also happy to help in searching for information both in books and on the Internet.
CDs and DVDs may be requested and collected from Colehill.
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Can’t visit the Library
Ask about our Good Neighbour scheme – we are willing to hold books for a nominated person to collect on your behalf or to arrange delivery and collection of requested items.
Alternatively we can help you to join the Housebound Readers scheme which provides for a delivery service by the Royal Voluntary Service.
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Internet Access and Computer use
The Library has two public access computers which may be used for up to 2 hours any day for free.
Printing – 10p a sheet for black/white and 50p for colour
There is free Wi-Fi in the Library.
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Jig Saw Library
Borrow from a selection of over 100 puzzles (increasing all the time). Just make your selection from our colour catalogue in the lobby and ask a volunteer to bring your choice to you. There is no charge and no time limit.
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Local Information
There is a selection of local maps and leaflets and flyers on local activities and organisations.
There is also a small but interesting collection on the history of the area which we hope to expand. All contributions are welcome.
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Photocopying and Laminating
The Library has a colour photocopier and a laminator. Both can deal with up to A3 sizes.
Charges:
Copying A4 Black/white 10p, A4 Colour 30p
Copying A3 Black/white 20p, A3 Colour 60p
Laminating: A5 10p, A4 20p, A3 25p
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Reading Groups
Ask for more information about help with your Reading Groups.
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Download Digital Newspapers for free with your library card!
Digital Newspapers are available to library members in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) and Dorset.
- Access the full text of 1000+ daily, weekly and monthly newspapers from over 100 countries (and in 60 languages), including 166 local, regional and national UK titles
- Available titles include – Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, Observer, Western Daily Press and hundreds more!
- Unlimited access for all library members in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole), Dorset
- Newspapers can be streamed online via a tablet, smart phone (app available for iOS, Android & Kindle Fire) or web browser. Titles can be read in either Page View (full text of the paper as it would appear in the print version) or Text View (article based)
- Titles are always available on the day of publication, including supplements
- Up to 3 month’s of back issues available for most titles
- Use the search function to find articles – search by keyword(s) with options to refine your search by date, country, language, specific publication etc
- Option to change the interface language from English to a number of other languages
- Option to have the paper read out loud
For library members in BCP or Dorset
If you already use RB Digital to access digital magazines or comics you can now access digital newspapers on the same platform.
If you use the RB Digital app
1. Log out of the app
2. Login again with your username and select your local authority name from the list. (Don’t select Libraries West as this will take you the platform without newspapers).
3. Type in your password
4. Tap on the icon in the top left corner of the home screen and select Newspapers
5. Tap on Checkout to access the Digital Newspapers service
6. Start browsing the collection and enjoy!
If you access RB Digital using a web browser
1. Go to the relevant website for your local library service –
Poole (including Christchurch & Highcliffe)
2. Sign in with your username and password
3. Scroll down the screen and you should see Newspapers appear
4. Click on the Press Reader icon and then ‘Access’ to checkout the newspaper collection
5. Start browsing the collection and enjoy!
If you don’t already have an RB Digital account you will need to create one:
Using a smartphone or tablet
1. Download the free RB Digital app from your app store (available for iO, Android & Kindle Fire)
2. Create an account with your library membership number by tapping on ‘Register Now’ and following the on-screen instructions. When it asks you to choose the library select BCP or Dorset, as relevant.
3. Once you have registered, scroll down to Newspapers and tap on ‘Access’. This will provide access to the entire collection of available newspapers.
4. Start browsing the collection and enjoy!
Using a web browser
1. Create a free RB Digital account with your library membership number by clicking on the relevant link below and then on ‘Register’ to complete your personal details.
Library members in Bournemouth
Library members in Christchurch & Poole
2. Once you have signed in, scroll down the page and you should see Newspapers.
3. Click on the Press Reader icon and then on ‘Access’. This will provide access to the entire collection of available newspapers.
4. Start browsing the collection and enjoy!
Help and advice is available on the website and app, but if you are stuck email RB Digital
We also offer a range of other digital newspaper resources which vary by local authority and can be accessed from the links below
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