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Visit your local library – Online!

  • 18th February 2013

Do you struggle to find the time to visit your local library? Do you love reading but prefer to use e-books on your phone or tablet, rather than carrying around volumes? Sign up online and you will be able to access eBooks, eAudio Books and soon even eMagazines – all for free!

Joining the library online will open up a great range of services that:

  • can be accessed on the move
  • are free of charge 
  • have no late fees to worry about
  • can be accessed 24/7
  • To find out more about the great range of resources on offer and to sign up to the library online now, please visit: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/librariesandlearning

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