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Libraries in the borough of Wigan can offer you a wide range of services to meet both your educational and recreational needs. In all libraries you'll find a vast array of books on all kinds of subjects, as well as compact discs, talking books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs and PlayStations. We also subscribe to numerous Online Reference Resources most of which you can access from home if you are a library member.

Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to support and work alongside the Study Support Worker at Hope Community Library. Hours are: Tuesday 4.00 - 7.00pm and Thursday 4.00 - 7.00pm. For further information and an application pack please contact Aleksandra Hurst on 01942 486980.

Features
Ask About Business is a new partnership between eleven library authorities in Greater Manchester, Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen. Led by Manchester Library & Information Service, Ask About Business provides access through libraries.
[External Site] People's Network Services in all borough libraries help everyone to make the most of the online world, and it's FREE for everyone. To enquire, discover and read online for free 24/7 from anywhere, see what the People's Network can do for you.
Additional Information
myguide Course Dates Ashton Fridays 2.00 - 4.00 from 11th September Tyldesley Fridays 10.00 - 12.00 from 15th January Leigh Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00 from 8th September Marsh Green Mondays 3.00 - 5.00 from 14th September Standish Fridays 2.00 - 4.00 from 2nd October Wigan Thursday 2.15 - 3.45 from 7th September
► Library Catalogue You can search online for the availability of ANY title in ANY library at ANY time.
► Renewing Library Loans Details of how to renew any library loans.
Contact Us Head of Lifelong Learning and Information Taryn Pearson Tel: (01942) 486990 E-mail: t.pearson@wlct.org Operations Business Manager Wendy Heaton Tel: (01942) 486973 E-mail: w.heaton@wlct.org Responsible for all libraries, including mobiles. Children's and Information Service Manager Jean Lamb Tel: (01942) 486996 E-mail: j.lamb@wlct.org Responsible for children's and information services. Address: Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust, The Library Service, South Lancashire Industrial Estate, Redgate Road, Bryn, Wigan WN4 8DT E-mail your enquiries to: Wigan.Library@wlct.org

Ask About Business is a new partnership between eleven library authorities in Greater Manchester, Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen. Led by Manchester Library & Information Service, Ask About Business provides access through libraries.

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