7 – 12 October 2019
This year’s theme is about celebrating libraries in a digital world by getting creative, getting connected and learning new skills.
We want to show how libraries are engaging communities through technology, building digital skills, confidence, encouraging digital participation, inclusion, support, health, wellbeing & education.
What digital offers are available to library members?
- Learning in Libraries courses: these are fantastic sessions run by tutors to teach you new skills. Some examples of digital courses that are run are: Get to know your iPad, Basic computer skills and Get to know Windows 10. If you, or someone you know may benefit from these courses, or courses on many other subjects, have a look at what your library offers through the Online Shop.
- Your Hampshire library membership also gives you access to our computers. In some branches there are also scanning facilities and there is also printing and photocopying available.
- BorrowBox is an amazing online service and an App that you can download on to your device. This gives you access to lots of free eBooks and eAudiobooks which you can download and read. All you need is your library card number and PIN. Find out more about BorrowBox.
- Micro:bits are pocket-sized computers that are great to encourage kids to learn basic coding and programming that will help them in a society that is filled with technology. These can be borrowed from most Hampshire Libraries and are free! Check to see which libraries hold Micro:bits here.
- With your library card and PIN you can renew, reserve and pay fees all from home! This makes for a more convenient way to use your library when you cannot always visit a branch. We also send out email reminders for items that are due back on your account, which ensures an easy way for you to keep track of your loans. If you need to get your account PIN number, just pop into your local branch with your library card.
Digital Readers
Digital Readers is an online reading group, completely free and open to all adults with a Hampshire Library card and a Facebook account.
Each month a new eBook will become available through the BorrowBox app. After reading the book, or while reading it, you will be able to discuss the book with other members of the group.
September’s book is still available to download through the BorrowBox app – as both an eBook and an eAudiobook! Have a look on our blog to find out which book the group has been reading: https://atomic-temporary-164578511.wpcomstaging.com/2019/08/26/digital-readers/. A new title will be announced each month on this digital group (Digital Readers Group) and through a library blog.
Even if you don’t use Facebook, you can still access the book each month through the BorrowBox app!
No Queues titles on BorrowBox
A recent edition to the BorrowBox app is a section with eBooks and eAudiobooks where there are no queues and you won’t have to reserve the books. You can download the book immediately to your device!
We also have other groups that you can join through the Hampshire Libraries Facebook page…
All About Books
This group is for anyone who wants to give and receive book recommendations, suggestions and reviews – as well as talk about books with other book lovers!
It’s also the perfect group to hear about author talks and book related events taking place in Hampshire Libraries.
This group is a friendly place to discuss books, share recommendations and get ideas for what to read next. We kindly ask that you respect the other members, and keep all discussions civil. Find the group here.
Library Families
Don’t miss out on activities and events for children and their families! With regular updates about craft sessions, construction clubs, rhymetime, storytime and other, one off, events and activities – this group will ensure you don’t miss out on fun activities aimed at families! Find the group here.
Events, Activities and Learning in Libraries
Find out about the latest events, activities and learning opportunities in Hampshire Libraries! Find the group here.
When a Book Might Help
When a Book Might Help is a collection of titles aimed at young children to help explain and help them with difficult topics such as death, bullying, adoption, going to the doctor and a range of other difficult themes. Find the group here.
Building a library for the future competition
The competition, by CILIP, runs from 23 September – 7 October, which is the start of Libraries Week.
Get creative and build your Library out of Lego™ bricks at one of our Construction Clubs. To find out more take a look at the Libraries Week website.
Makery Sessions
Keep an eye out in your local libraries for Makery sessions. These are sessions that involve robotics & animation, amongst other things!
Events in Libraries
Have a look at other events and activities taking place in libraries, during this week, by following the link here.
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