Libraries

Your local library

Your local district or community library offers a wide choice of services for all.

Mobile libraries

Information about our libraries on the move in the Calderdale area and the services they provide.

Access for all

Based in the Central Library, Halifax, the service provides specialist equipment to enable people with disabilities or sensory impairment to use computers, access the Internet and communicate.

Joining the library

Joining Calderdale Libraries gives you access to a wealth of leisure, entertainment, study and reference resources. You can use any of our access points and, with your PIN (personal identification number), use our services via the Internet.

Library catalogue

The Calderdale Council library catalogue - including online renewals and reservations.

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.

Local history

Glimpse of the past and From Weaver to Web offer a view of the lives, events and industry which helped to shape Calderdale. The index of local studies and family history resources should help further, if you wish to pursue your own research into local or family history relating to the Calderdale area.

Readers' corner

Through readers' groups and Chatterbooks both adults and children share their views on books they have read.

Were you there?

A look back at reader and author events held in Calderdale Libraries.