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Coventry Libraries and Information Services

There are 16 community libraries in the city, as well as the Central Library, offering over 400,000 books on a whole host of subjects, including books on tape, in large print and in community languages and a mobile library service brings the service to your doorstep at different locations throughout the city. The libraries also provide music libraries, newspapers, magazines, readers' groups and an array of community information  PeopleLink (external website) community information and OPIN (Older People's Information Network) (external website) databases and events.

How do I join a Coventry library?

Joining the library is free and easy to do.

• How to join a Coventry library
• Library opening hours leaflet (PDF)

Where can I find pictures of Coventry?

Visit our on-line collection of images of the city www.picturesofcoventry.co.uk (external website).

Are computers and internet access available in libraries?

Yes, computers offering Internet access and a range of software are available in all community libraries, with trained staff on hand to give help and advice free of charge. You can also book a library computer online.

Library news and events

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Space Hop

Please visit our Space Hop page to find out what's happening in libraries from Saturday 24 July.

Coventry Inspiration Book Awards 2011

Now is your chance to nominate the books that you think will inspire new readers to get hooked on reading. The selection panels will consider all titles nominated, if they are still in print. Please visit our Coventry Inspiration Book Awards 2011 page for more details.

Poetry on loan

Poetry On Loan  collections in Earlsdon Community Library Foleshill  Community Library Central Library

Local Studies Service

The History Centre is now open in the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. For more information and opening times visit our History Centre page.

People's Network online services from England's public libraries

Enquire, Discover and Read - 24/7 library services to help answer any question, guide you through the web and explore books and reading online. For more information visit see People's Network page

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