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The library is now taking Requests for books ready for collection on Saturday.

Books including childrens  and large print books can be requested by:

• Completing a Request Form that can be collected from Dales Coffee Shop, the Post Office and The Bread Box or by downloading from the website ( see below)
• Phone: 0116 305 3706 (Mon 10am-12 & Wed 2-4pm )
  
• email: nandlclibrary@gmail.com

When contacting the library by phone or email to request items please provide the following information:

1. Your library card number and telephone number
2. Your book requests/preferences. This could be a selection of your favourite authors/genres or up to 5 specific book titles.

 

 

The Request and Collect Service is being offered to Library Members prior to the Full Re opening of the library. This service will open for requests  on Monday 13th of July with the first books available for collection on Saturday 18th July.

Books can be requested by:

• Completing a Request Form that can be collected from Dales Coffee Shop, the Post Office and The Bread Box or by downloading from the website ( see below)
• Phone: 0116 305 3706 (Mon 10am-12 & Wed 2-4pm )
  
• email: nandlclibrary@gmail.com

When contacting the library by phone or email to request items please provide the following information:

1. Your library card number and telephone number
2. Your book requests/preferences. This could be a selection of your favourite authors/genres or up to 5 specific book titles.

Requests received before mid-day on Monday will be processed on Wednesday, books will be bagged ready for collection on the following from the library between 10am and 12.30pm. the following Saturday. Volunteers will do their best to meet your requirements, but please be aware that many of the most popular titles may still be on loan because of the current situation.

We will ensure Government guidelines and safety measures are in place for both our volunteers and customers which will be under constant review. When you come to collect your books please maintain a social distance from other customers, and please only one customer at the door at a time.

For members  who are unable to get to the  library due to underlying health or mobility reasons please call the library as we will endeavour to get  books to you.

Book Request Form  ( Click here to down load the form)

We have been busy organising a “Request & Collect ” Service for our library members prior to a full re-opening.   Our wonderful volunteers are helping  get this service up and running  very soon so ….. Watch this space for more details.

Have you met the Silly Squad yet and started the Summer Reading Challenge? Leicestershire Libraries have increased the number of titles available to borrow from  Borrow Box so there are even more copies available to borrow.

Take a look at what’s on offer here . Click on the logo now

The Boy who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd is just one great story available to read or listen to as an audio book. Don’t forget to check out the Summer Reading Challenge and Leicestershire Libraries Facebook pages for more news and videos.

Join the Digital Summer Reading Challenge 2020 now.

Why not make this the Silliest Summer yet and join in the fun , discover awesome books to read, play games and earn badges.

It’s easy to do:  Go on to the website and click on the link to join the challenge www.sillysquad.org.uk

You will recieve a confirmation email from the address passport@readingagency.org.uk so look out for it and check your junk mail if necessary.

Look out for the Summer Reading Challenge Facebook page which will have lots of fantastic videos from authors and ambassadors.

As we try to get ready for the reopening of the Library we would like to have some fun materials to display. If you have read a good book during lockdown that you have really enjoyed why not tell us about it…. Draw a picture  of your favourite characters, tell us  why you liked it so much or how about re-creating a favourite scene by dressing up as the character and taking a photo for us to display. You could even get your family involved too by re-creating a scene. Most of all have fun and share  your good stories with us.  Dont forget to include your name and contact details.

If you still have a library book don’t worry as the returns date has been extended until July 6th. If this has to be extended further  we will let you know.  The library book drop is being emptied regularly so if your daily walk takes you near to the library you can drop them off there. Use your library membership card to use BorrowBox to download books from your favourite author or why not try something new.