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We offer a welcoming and safe space for you, and a place where you can use a range of services free of charge

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There are 32 libraries in Somerset (and one mobile library) all offering a welcoming and safe space for you, and a place where you can use a range of services free of charge. This includes

  • Learn English with a free, online service for all library members, with courses for adults and children. See our Online Learning page
  • Wi-fi
  • Books in a range of languages and dual language books for children and adults (staff may need to order these for you, but there is no reservation fee)
  • Borrow a data-enabled iPad for up to six weeks
  • Access to library computers so you can use the internet or create and print out documents (small charge for printing)
  • Online services, including free e-newspapers, e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines – all available to download onto a phone, tablet or laptop.

Guests from Ukraine

Please note – guests from Ukraine can now access a new collection of e-books and e-audiobooks in Ukrainian for children and adults using a free app

To access all these services, you can become a member of Somerset Libraries free of charge. Just ask a member of staff to help you – they will need to know

  • Your name
  • Your address in the UK
  • Your date of birth
  • Your email address or telephone number (if you have one)

Children can have their own library card too – just ask staff for details.

If you do not wish to become a member, that’s fine – you are still very welcome to visit our libraries and attend any free activities and groups.

Last reviewed: April 12, 2023 by Paul

Next review due: October 12, 2023

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