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The 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, videos, talking books, newspapers, magazines, and in some libraries, DVDs and PlayStations.

Features

National Year of Reading 2008
2008 is an important year for books, reading and libraries. That’s because it has been selected to be a National Year of Reading. The last National Year of Reading was in 1998 and we, at Wigan Libraries, are determined to shout about it!

National Year of Reading 2008

Turn On, Engage, Explore!
Wigan Libraries community information database is a guide to clubs, societies and organisations in your area. Looking for a new hobby, interest or support group? Try our database - your gateway to over a thousand local and national groups and information in the Wigan & Bolton area. If you would like your group or society to be included please contact Rita Musa on 01942 404126 r.musa@wlct.org or Vanessa Stott 01942 404098 v.stott@wlct.org

Click here for Explore Online

People's Network Online services - Enquire, Discover, Read [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.

Click here for People's Network Services

Additional Information
Library Membership Form [PDF]
myguide course timetable [PDF]
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 the Library Service
E-mail your enquiries about our Library Service.

 

Explore Wigan Libraries

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Ashton Library

Click here for Ask About Business
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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Platt Bridge Library
 

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