Libraries
Welcome to Blackburn with Darwen library and information service. We are proud to announce that Darwen Library reaches its centenary during this National year of reading. Be a part of the double celebration by joining in our action packed programme of events.
Find out what makes Blackburn Central Library the seventh most visited library in England, by checking out all our services, including:
- free ICT courses
- homework help and online resources
- help with researching your family tree
- how to join one of our reading groups
- events and information just for teenagers
- holiday activities for children and the Summer reading challenge
- our extended business information service
If you are interested in local history, Cotton Town, our digital archive, gives a wealth of information about the area through historical material, including photographs, maps, posters and newspaper articles.
If you have a query or comment about our services please e-mail us at library@blackburn.gov.uk
September is .... you are what you read. The Library and information service is planning an exciting programme of events throughout the year to tempt more people to read for pleasure. Details of all events and activities will be posted here, so check regularly and don’t miss out!
Celebrate itea and biscuits week and discover other activities going on during September at Blackburn, Roman Road and Livesey libraries.
Welcome to this new feature which challenges you to use your grey matter! This week's set of questions are about pop icons. Answers will be given next week.
Related Links
- Search the catalogueThis link allows you 24/7 access from work or the comfort of your own home.
- How to renew itemsDiscover the range of options available to you.
- Opening hoursWe have five libraries and a mobile - find out when you can visit.
- Join our libraries onlineFind out what to do to become a member.
- Free online informationTake a look at what we subscribe to, so you don’t have to! Resources include Encyclopedia Britannica, World Book, Ancestry.library edition, Cobra, Oxford Reference online, Credo Reference, NewsUK, KnowUK and Which?
- Contact usSpaces to think or meet, centres for discovery and learning with resources and staff to help you. See what your libraries can do for you.
- EnquireA national live question and answer service available 24 hours a day, every day, allowing you to put questions to trained library staff! Try it today!