Library services and facilities
If you haven't visited your local library for a while you may be surprised at the wealth of services available.
Improving your libraries
A new library is to be built in the heart of the King Cross area and is expected to open in 2010.
Services
The range of services available from Calderdale Libraries.
Sound + Vision
Calderdale Libraries have a large and eclectic stock of CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray for you to hire.
Central Library meeting rooms
The Central Library, Halifax has three meeting rooms available for hire. Facilities available include a kitchen area, television, video recorder, projectors and screen.
Online reference resources
Calderdale Libraries offer a range of on-line reference resources. Some are just available to use in the Central Reference Library, some can be used in other Calderdale libraries too, and some can be accessed by Calderdale library members from home.
Ask a Librarian
Chat with a Librarian online and find answers to your questions.
Libraries for children
Calderdale Libraries offer a wide range of services and activities to children, young people and their families, including free computer use, film and Manga clubs, creative writing sessions, storytimes and reading challenges.
Local studies and family history resources
An index of local studies and family history resources in Calderdale Libraries.
Newspapers
Calderdale Libraries provide an extensive range of newspapers and periodicals.
Schools resources service
A range of exciting education services, including the loan of Art and Step Into History boxes, help for pupils in developing their search and research skills, and a programme of activities which meet the Learning Outside the Classroom quality badge, are provided by Calderdale's 'Discover' team.
Fees and charges
The library service has three rates of charges - the standard, children's and a separate rate for holders of the Council's leisure card scheme.
Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1UJ
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