Library services

  • Media Library

    Audio visual services are based mainly at Blackburn Central Library on the ground floor. We also have a substantial collection at Darwen library with smaller selections at our community libraries.

  • Services to ethnic communities

    Our services to ethnic communities include fiction and non-fiction books, newspapers, DVDs, videos and music.

  • Inventors' information point

    The inventors' information point will help those with 'bright ideas' by providing them with the right information and making it easily accessible.

  • Business information

    Our Information library can provide you with a wealth of free business information, from finding out company details to helping you set up and promote your own business.

  • Services for those with special needs

    We have a range of services for those with a visual impairment or hearing impairment, and for those unable to get into their local library, we provide a housebound service.

  • Book prescription scheme

    Blackburn with Darwen library and information service in collaboration with Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust are working with local doctors and mental health professionals to offer this scheme to those who want to use books to help themselves.

  • Text messaging service

    Now you can receive text messages telling you when your reserved items are ready for collection!