Magazines, newspapers and comics
Magazines, newspapers and comics free to download with a library card and email.
Magazines, newspapers and comics
Your library at home
Find out what's available at home from our libraries
There's something for all the family!
Your library at home
Library Elf
Library services
Join the library, reserve and renew books, check charges and fines, report a lost card and find out more about our services.
Find a library
Find a library to view facilities, contact details, what’s on and opening times.
Digital library
How to use the library catalogue, eBooks and online information resources we've paid for so you don't have to.
Computers, printing and Wi-Fi in libraries
Free access to the internet, office applications printing and scanning in libraries.
Events
Search for free events and activities at your local library.
Library holiday closures
All our libraries are closed on bank and public holidays, plus some extra statutory dates.
Mobile library
Lancashire's mobile libraries cover the whole of Lancashire, serving hundreds of stops on a three weekly basis.
Home library service
You can use the home library service if you can't get to a library because of your age, disability, poor physical or mental health, caring responsibilities or mobility problems.
Reading groups
Information about setting up a reading group and using the free reading group service.
Music and drama collections
We offer a loan service for choirs, orchestras and drama societies.
Enquire about Red Rose Collections copies
Ask about items in Red Rose Collections.
Ask a Librarian
Real-time enquiry service staffed by Lancashire librarians.
National Databank
The National Databank provides free SIM cards and mobile data (as well as talk minutes and texts) to people in need.
Lancashire 50 authors
As part of the Lancashire County Council's celebrations of its 50 years, Lancashire library service has put together a list of 50 influential Lancashire authors.
School Library Service
Lancashire School Library Service is a leading supplier of reading and library services to primary, special schools, nurseries and children's centres.
Library friends groups
Library friends groups are open to any individuals who want to get involved and support their library.
Community libraries
About community libraries in Lancashire.
Library plans
Strategies, policies and plans for Lancashire's libraries and archives.
Lancashire Reading Trail: Quest for the Festive Elf
The Quest for the Festive Elf is our special winter reading challenge for children aged around 4 to 12.