Alderstead Libraries & Archives Service provides local library and archive services for Alderstead. The library service supports reading, learning, access to information and participation in community life.

Using library services

Libraries can support reading for pleasure, independent study, public information, local learning and community activity. The service also provides a local point where residents can find reliable information and understand which council or public service is responsible for a particular need.

Library services are part of Alderstead's local cultural-service arrangements. National library policy and national-library functions remain with the responsible national bodies; the council's role is local service delivery.

Learning and community use

Libraries can work alongside education services, Community Connectors, volunteering and local cultural activity. A library may help someone find information or make use of a learning resource without becoming responsible for the specialist service that the information relates to.

Accessing a library service

Current service information explains how to use the particular library service and any arrangements that apply. See Library services for what is provided and Using Alderstead library services for access information.

Library services

Alderstead library services provide access to reading, learning and information resources and support community use of library provision.

What you can use libraries for

Libraries can support reading for pleasure, study, independent learning, access to public information and local community activity. Service information should make clear which resources or activities are currently available and any conditions that apply to their use.

Using Alderstead library services

This page explains how residents can access Alderstead library services.

Before you use the service

Check the current library information for the service, activity or resource you want to use. Some services may be available directly while others may require an account, booking or other arrangement described on the relevant service record.