Barrow Library And Archives
Tuesday: 09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday: 09:30 - 18:00
Thursday: 09:30 - 18:00
Friday: 09:30 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday: -
About Barrow Library And Archives
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Barrow Library And Archives Description
Barrow Library offers itself as a community resource. Barrow Library has full accessibility and is DDA compliant. It has access ramps, wide access ways & induction loops. The smaller IT suite of 6 PCs is in a quiet area and can be discretely screened off if required. There is a projector for larger display and group teaching. An additional suite of 10 PCs is also available for customers to use during the library’s extensive opening hours.
As a UK Online centre, Barrow Library has developed an Employment Toolkit containing template CVs, cover letters, lists of useful websites, local employers details, guides on ‘Interview Tips’; ‘Getting A Job In Tough Times & on ‘Volunteering’.
Appropriate Internet resources are widely used including Universal Jobmatch, GovUK, NHS Direct and other job search /CV broadcasting sites.
Our public computers home page has a link to ‘learn my way’ for our customers to link directly into UK Online basic online courses.
The library runs many computer courses throughout the week for people needing help with basic computer skills, increasing employability skills and building on existing knowledge. There is also a hugely successful Silver Surfers’ session every week for people over the age of 50. This is mainly manned by volunteers who have been through the basic skills or silver surfer sessions themselves.
The library has experienced staff and volunteers who are committed to caring for their clients’ diverse needs.
There is a Cumbria Library website (www. cumbria. gov. uk /libraries) that offers many online resources including ‘who else writes like’, theory test, Britannica online, Ancestry, Find my Past, public library online which gives our library customers access to a selection of e-books, and Zinio giving our customers free access to a wide range of magazines
Barrow Library offers itself as a community resource. It has access ramps, wide access ways & induction loops. The smaller IT suite of 6 PCs is in a quiet area and can be discretely screened off if required. There is a projector for larger display and group teaching. An additional suite of 10 PCs is also available for customers to use during the library’s extensive opening hours.
As a UK Online centre, Barrow Library has developed an Employment Toolkit containing template CVs, cover letters, lists of useful websites,
Our public computers home page has a link to ‘learn my way’ for our customers to link directly into UK Online basic online courses.
The library runs many computer courses throughout the week for people needing help with basic computer skills, increasing employability skills and building on existing knowledge. There is also a hugely successful Silver Surfers’ session every week for people over the age of 50. The library has experienced staff and volunteers who are committed to caring for their clients’ diverse needs.
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Today's World Book Night Book is Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killeen. 'A teenage spy. A Nazi boarding school. The performance of a lifetime. Sarah has played many roles – but now she faces her most challenging of all. Because there’s only one way for a Jewish orphan spy to survive at a school for the Nazi elite. And that’s to become a monster like them. They think she is just a little girl. But she is the weapon they never saw coming… with a mission to destroy them all.' World Book Night
Look at all the new books which will be available for loan at Roose Library's coffee afternoon on Thursday April 25th. 2.30-4pm - come along for a brew and a new book.
staff are second to none. love my libraries.
Visited the library after a number of years .... staff were friendly, helpful and nothing was to much trouble. We chose our books and will go back next week to exchange.
Totally fabulous evening with the cast of highly suspect at the gary jotter murder mystery. More please.
The library is a fantastic hub for the community. Gone are the days of stuffy, boring library's and in are exciting, innovative ways to bring stories to life. Live poetry, author events, computer classes, story time to name but a few. Something for everyone.
Thanks for the printing this morning.
Great service at a decent price. �
So lovely..come and see us!
Really enjoyed the display for International Day Against Homophobia <3
I regularly attend Storytots with my baby and I was so impressed with the family room; changing mats and a super comfortable rocking chair and pedestal which I breastfed my Daughter on!
I love spending time in the library hunting for a a good book to read.
I could be in there hours looking but luckily I didn't have that problem today as a very helpful assistant found me not one but 2 books.
I have loved this place since I was little . Wonderful building and the refurbishment is fab. I have taken my daughter since she was a baby. Please support your local libraries. <3
Fantastic warm, welcoming library; one of my favourite places to be :) xxxx
Fantastic refurb of a beautiful building. More like a 'city' library.
Fantastic night last night watching The Staves. Loved the quirky and cosy venue. I definitely be following for further acts or gigs!!!!
Excellent staff and they are always activities to get involved with, for me it's getting lost in a world of Books.
Disabled access, very friendly staff who are happy to help - love it :)
Brill x
Attended a publicity event for a poetry book being published. Library staff were very helpful indeed.
Amelia and I visted the library yesterday. It wasnt Amelia's finest hour as she wasnt feeling to good but we were well looked after. We choose some books and Ame coloured in a picture named ' super bug'. Looking forward to popping back next weekend.
Relaxed no fuss we liked the time we spent there an hour staff lovely
More about Barrow Library And Archives
Tuesday: 09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday: 09:30 - 18:00
Thursday: 09:30 - 18:00
Friday: 09:30 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday: -
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