Welcome to the People's Network

Go to the national People's Network website

Use these pages to find books and reference resources online, search the Internet and email.

Booking computers

You can book sessions of up to one hour, or turn up to see if a computer is available – if one is free, at most libraries you can sign in with your library card number and PIN and get up to an hour straightaway.

Help using library computers

Step-by-step instructions on how to email, searching and using the Internet safely, viewing photos from your digital camera, printing, scanning and saving documents.

Online reference library

Free access to subscription resources – includes Ancestry, Britannica, Oxford reference books, newspapers and much more.

Useful websites

Recommended websites listed by subject, including children, education, local and family history.

Searching the Internet

Find what you want using Google, Yahoo and other search engines.

Email

Email friends and family around the world with Hotmail and Yahoo!

Acceptable use policies

You must agree to our acceptable use policies before using the library computers.

Fees and charges

It's free to use the computers, but there are charges for scanning and printing.

Joining the library

Upgrade your library card from standard web access to full membership to get more books and DVDs.

Have your say

What do you think about County Council services? Please ask library staff if you need help with online surveys and printing survey forms.

People's Network: Enquire, Discover, Read