Digital Library

The Summer Reading Challenge - everything you read counts!

Accessible Reading with PressReader
Every hour, another person in the UK goes blind; and around 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, and estimates suggest that this number could double by 2050.

The PressReader service, available free from your local library, ensures enewspapers and emagazines are accessible to all.

The fantastic ‘Listen’ function allows users to listen to their chosen publications. Either select the Listen option to have the whole publication read to you, or select the article of interest and listen to just that article.

A visual impairment is not longer a barrier to enjoying thousands of publications from around the world. Sign up to your libraries PressReader service today.

From 7pm to 8pm on 23 April, people across the UK will dedicate time to reading.

Encourage your youngsters to take part in this wonderful national event by accessing Lote4Kids, the brilliant free service available at your local library.

It doesn’t matter if your first language is not English, with Lote4Kids your youngsters can still take part. This service enables them to read stories in the language of their choice.

So why not take a look at the thousands of stories available, and enjoy joining in with The Reading Hour.

Enjoy Shakespeare Week with ComicsPlus.

Shakespeare Week 2026 runs from Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th March 2026, and aims to bring Shakespeare's world to life for school children across the UK.

You can find many of the Shakespeare classics beautifully recreated as graphic novels at ComicsPlus - a free service available from your library. The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog.

Classics like 'Comedy of Errors' for example. The world-class art, comedy, disguises, and romance of The Comedy of Errors will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before.

Pop into your local library or visit their website to find out more about this great free service.

Pop into your local library today to find out about this great free service.

Looking for a fun, free way to keep your kids’ reading? Your local library card is now a passport to a world of stories! 🌍✨

LOTE4Kids is a digital library that lets children explore over 7,000 digital books in more than 100 languages. Whether your family is maintaining a native language or starting a brand-new learning journey, our collection offers an incredible variety of stories to keep little ones engaged.

Why families love it:

100% Free: Access everything through your local library’s online service using your library barcode.
Earn as you Read: Reading becomes a game! Kids earn feathers as they finish stories, which they can swap for fun accessories to personalise their Lekti avatar.
Safe & Ad-Free: The LOTE4Kids app is secure and easy for children to navigate on both iOS and Android.
Authentic Voices: Every story is narrated by native speakers, allowing children to hear the natural rhythm and melody of different languages from around the globe.

Get started in seconds:

Download the LOTE4Kids app (or visit the website).
Find your local library.
Enter your library barcode and start exploring hundreds of stories for free!

From interactive flipbooks to printable activities, there is so much to discover. Happy reading! 📚🤟

A Comical Time of Year!! -

Comics Plus is your free, all-access pass to a world of comics, graphic novels, and manga—with over 25,000 titles to choose from. With unlimited, simultaneous use and no waiting for a copy of your favourite to become available. New stories land every week, so there’s always something exciting to discover!

And just in time for the season… enjoy 60 merry and bright Christmas comics—perfect for holiday relaxing and cozy winter reading. Visit your local library to get signed up to this brilliant free resource.