 Adult Fiction and non-fiction titles, children's board, picture and story books, titles in community languages, large print format and audiobooks.
Free membership, free reservations for titles not on the shelves and no fines to pay if you're too busy to bring them back on the day they are due.
(photos courtesy of @LibrarianandyW)
Birkby and Fartown Library
Lea Street
Hillhouse
Huddersfield
HD1 6HF
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Hi VIS 2021 is taking place between 7th–20th June, and this year we are celebrating the diversity of reading.
Hi VIS (formerly Make A Noise in Libraries) fortnight seeks each year to highlight the wonderful world of accessible reading. Reading is something that can and does bring us together, regardless of what or how we read.
Read more about our Kirklees Libraries' resources and national activities taking place during the fortnight at: www.kirkleeslibraries.co.uk HiVIS 2021
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Kirklees Libraries have a specialist transcription service that can turn printed materials into Braille, Audio and Large Print formats suitable for people with vision and print impairments.
For more information on this service please
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 Check out our collection of audio books on Overdrive which have been specially selected for HiVIS fortnight by Kirklees Libraries visually impaired readers.
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Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day on the 20 June, Refugee Week is also a growing global movement.
You find out more at: refugeeweek.org.uk
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eAudio and eBooks
We have over 29,000 eAudio and eBook titles. Borrow them for free with your Kirklees library card and PIN.
View the collection along with details of how to download and use the Libby app via our Overdrive page at: kirklees.overdrive.com
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Digital Magazines and Newspapers
Choose from over 7,300 national and international titles to read online or download for offline convenience.
Complimentary access with your Kirklees library card and PIN for 60 days before you have to sign in again.
Create a collection of favourite titles, search and add new ones.
Share articles through email and social media, or save and organize them into categories with labels for quick and easy access.
For more details along with details of the text-to-speech and instant translation options, see our PressReader catalogue at: www.pressreader.com
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Join the library, search the catalogue, information on all our events and services along with carefully selected resources for:
- Creative Adults
- Creative Children
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If you know someone who would like to get the latest news from Kirklees Libraries, feel free to forward this newsletter or let them know they can use the link at the bottow of this page. Send your eBook reviews to socialmedia.lics@kirklees.gov.uk. Recommend titles using the Libby app or use any of the channels below.
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