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Sherborne Library picture journey

I am going to the library.

This is an image of the outside of Sherborne Library. There is a stone wall to the left of image and the front door to the right.

Before I go to the library

Sherborne Library is open at these times:

Sherborne Library opening times
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Midday to 6pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 1pm
Sunday: Closed

If I am nervous about going, I can talk to the library staff and ask questions first. I can telephone the library.

This is the image of a person talking on the telephone.
 

Sherborne Library

Email: sherbornelibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01935 812683
Full contact details

I can ask the library staff for a tour of the library.

This is an image of rows of shelves containing books.

About the library

There are people who work at the library who I can talk to. I will know who they are by their badges.

This is an image of four library staff standing beside the front desk.

How I become a member of the library

When I get to the library, I will see a desk.  

This is an image of the front desk in Sherborne Library. There is a computer screen, a cash machine and leaflets on the desk.

I will talk to one of the library staff there about how to become a member of the library.

This is an image of a library assistant helping a member of the public to fill in a membership form.

I will complete a form. I will write my name, address, date of birth, telephone number and email address and sign it.

This is a picture of the application form.

I will show them identification. This can be a driving licence, bank statement, or household bill that shows my current address.

This is the image of a driving licence which is an acceptable form of identification when applying for a library card.

The library staff will give me a library card and a PIN.

This is an image of a Dorset Library Card.

When I visit the library

In the library there will be shelves of books and DVDs.

This is the image of a library assistant putting a DVD back on the shelf.

I can borrow a book or DVD and take it home with me. I will have to pay to borrow a DVD.

This is an image of a shelving unit filled with DVD's.

If I want to borrow a book or DVD I will talk to a member of the library staff.

This is an image of a library assistant checking out books for a member of the public.

The staff will show me how to borrow books or DVDs and tell me when I need to bring them back to the library.

This is an image of a library assistant helping a member of the public check out a book using the self service machine.

The library will also have some computers which are free to use.

I can use a computer for an hour and I can call the library before my visit to book a session. 

This is an image of desks with three computer screens with keyboards.
I will be able to do printing or photocopying.

This is the image of a free standing printer.

When I have finished, I will leave the library.

 

This is an image of the doors which are open to exit the building.