Formby Library

Duke Street,

Formby, L37 4AN.

Telephone

01704 874177

Email

formby.library@leisure.sefton.gov.uk

Opening hours

Nearest rail station: Formby
Local buses stop outside the library
Parking spaces for people with disabilities at the front of the library; also a community car park alongside the library
Cycle rack
The library is on one level with ramp access
Hearing induction loop at the counter. A portable hearing loop is available for use elsewhere in the library

Books – standard print and large print, plus talking books on tape and CD. All books are free for you to borrow. Borrowers with a junior library ticket can also take advantage of free reservations.
DVDs – our multimedia hire service
People’s Network computers and internet access free
Newspapers and magazines for adults and teens
Quick-reference and local history sections (including the Formby Times and census data in microform)
Lifelong learning opportunities, including adult and community learning classes
Self-service colour photocopier
‘Smartview’ electronic magnifier for visually-impaired people
Display case together with display areas on the walls. The library staff will be pleased to give you further details if you are interested in booking a space.
Commercial notice board - pay to display and advertise services, fundraisers etc.
The Formby Museum, maintained by the Formby Civic Society
Community meeting room, available for hire.

Storytime and Toddler Time for pre-school children, their parents and carers
Reading group for adults
Home Visit Library Service - free delivery service for less mobile members of the community
Wargames club Monday evening 4-7pm drop in.
Community help desks
Family history help desk - Formby Library has teamed up with the Southport Group of the Liverpool and South West Lancashire Familiy History Society to offer a monthly helpdesk on 1st Tuesday of each month 10am-12 noon. Call in and have a chat with enthusiasts who may be able to give you a helping hand.

Introduction to computing for visually impaired people every Monday 9.30am-12pm ( contact Henshaws Society for Blind People to book your place)

Careers advisor - weekly free advice and guidance sessions - contact the library for further details and to book an appointment.

Even if you can't make it down to your local Sefton library you can still access the service:

Online Library Catalogue - search, renew and reserve items using Sefton's online catalogue

The 24 Hour Library - Online Resources - a number of online services that can be accessed from any internet-enabled computer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Home Visit Library Service - free delivery service for less mobile members of the community

Last Updated on 7/26/2010