Libraries’ Next Steps

6 Aug 202010 Aug 2020

Swindon’s five core libraries have been closed to the public since March, in line with Government coronavirus guidelines. As restrictions ease, we have started to reopen libraries and offer limited services.…

How to use Click, Call and Collect or Place a Reservation

3 Aug 20206 Aug 2020

Swindon Libraries are currently offering a Click, Call and Collect service as well as fulfilling your usual reservations. Alternatively you can phone your local library during their reduced opening times:…

Libraries’ update 27.07.20

22 Jul 20203 Aug 2020

From Monday 27 July, the Click, Call and Collect service currently available at our Central Library, will be available at all of our five core libraries. Members can reserve books…

Webinars for Job Seekers

21 Jul 20203 Aug 2020

During July and August, the National Careers Service: South West and Oxfordshire region is running a series of free, interactive webinars for job seekers. Titles, dates and times are given…

How to Register for RBDigital & Borrowbox

1 Jul 20203 Aug 2020

It can be daunting trying to keep up with technology these days. A lot of services require you to have computer knowledge which can leave people feeling isolated. Libraries have…

Project HAIFLU

12 Jun 202022 Jun 2020

Project Haiflu was created by spoken word artist Liv Torc as a way of documenting the social history of the Covid-19 pandemic through crowd sourced haiku, photographs and weekly films.…

2020 STEAM Challenge

1 Jun 20201 Jun 2020

We are delighted to announce that Swindon Libraries are supporting Wiltshire Creative's 2020 STEAM Challenge and we look forward to displaying some of the submissions at Central Library later on…

Our Digital Reading Package Just Got Bigger!!

28 May 20201 Jul 2020

Download and stream digital magazines, newspapers & comics for free from your computer, smartphone, tablet or Kindle Fire using the RBdigital App. You may be familiar with RBdigital. For the…

The Summer Reading Challenge 2020

28 May 202029 Jun 2020

This year's digital Summer Reading Challenge is available now!!* The Summer Reading Challenge is one of our favourite times of the year. We love to see so many of you…

Lockdown Swindon with Local Studies

4 May 20202 Jun 2020

Our Local Studies team want your help in documenting this historic pandemic Lockdown for future generation of Swindonians. Please get in touch if you have anything you’d like to share…

Libraries From Home

28 Apr 202030 Apr 2020

We are working hard to ensure there are as many services as possible available to our library members at this time - as are all libraries nationally. We have a…

Access Your Library from Home!

19 Mar 202030 Jul 2020

While you may not be able to visit the library at the moment, we have lots of resources available to access from home from our eResources and if you aren't…

New Reading Scheme Launches!

17 Sep 201924 Jan 2020

We're excited to announce our new reading scheme, Roundabout Reading has launched! Designed with young people and adults in mind, this has been created to encourage people to read more by…

Libraries’ Update 20.07.20

20 Jul 20203 Aug 2020

Our Core Libraries are open for limited hours this week to allow customers to return items only. Central Library will be open for the following additional services: Collection of reservationsClick,…

Build Your Own Software Robot!

13 Jul 20203 Aug 2020

It's time for play and home-schooling at its best with @UiPath in partnership with Swindon Libraries and Libraries Connected 🤖. UiPath build software robots that can perform tasks on your computer, for example:…

Central Library Re-Opening

10 Jul 202021 Jul 2020

Central Library will be the first to reopen from July 14th 2020 on the following days: Tuesday: 10:00 – 14:00 Thursday: 13:00 – 17:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 14:00 Our other…

Reopening of Swindon Libraries

3 Jul 202013 Jul 2020

While allowed to open, services such as libraries, Lydiard House, Steam Museum and Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, will not immediately open on 4 July as work is still ongoing to make…

Health Information Week

29 Jun 202013 Jul 2020

Health Information Week is a national, multi-sector campaign promoting high-quality information for patients and the public. This year Health Information Week is 6th - 12th July. High quality health information…