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Ward Library, Peel

Opening Times:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Saturday

1:30 - 5:30pm
1:30 - 5:30pm
1:30 - 5:30pm
Closed
10:00am - 12 noon
2:00 - 6pm
10:00am - 12 noon
2:00 - 5:30pm
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How to find us:
From Market Place walk down Castle Street. Peel library is near the bottom, at the back of the Leece Museum

Book shelves

The reading room

Did You Know?
The library has over 15,000 books in its collection
We have a large collection of audio books and large print books for the visually impaired
The library can help with homework projects and general enquiries
The Internet is available at the library and you do not have to be a member to use it
You can borrow up to four books at any one time
We have a newspaper reading room with local and national papers
The Library has regular sales of surplus stock at very reasonable prices
You don't need to join to use our large collection of Manx reference books

Book shelves

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‘Love your local Library’
Recent surveys of Libraries show that among the top reasons people join are:
Obtaining latest best sellers.
Saving money.
Chatting to staff.
Surfing the net.
Seeing the children happy.
Somewhere to relax.
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Libraries can make a difference to people’s lives.
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Saving money is very relevant in today’s economic climate, for the small subscription rate you will have access to books and learning opportunities.
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Who can join?
Everyone is welcome to join the library and there is only a small subscription charge.
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How do I join?
Visit your local library and a member of staff will help you to complete an application form. You may also fill in the form and join online, your ticket will be ready for use on payment of your annual subscription. If you are under 16, you will need to have your application form signed by a parent or carer. Students can join with Student Union card for reduced rate.
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Can I borrow some books straightaway?
Once you have joined you will be able to borrow right away. The library has a wide range of fiction and information books for adults, teenagers and children.
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What else can I do with my library card?
• Borrow books and talking books from the Ward Library
• Borrow Audio Book or Large Print books
• Access information for study, hobbies and leisure activities.
• Get free access to computers and the internet (See separate rulers and conditions)
How many items can I borrow at a time?
• Up to 4 books and 6 Audio books
How long can I borrow books for?
• Most books are loaned for 3 weeks.
• Bestsellers subject to demand
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If you can’t find what you are looking for please let us know - we will try and obtain them for you.
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There is a charge if you are late returning items you have borrowed, but you can avoid this by letting us know that you would like to keep them a bit longer. We will generally be able to give you a new date for returning them, but if someone else is waiting for them you will be asked to return them right away.
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You do not have to be a member of the Ward Library in order to use it. However if you would like to borrow any items, you will need to join.
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Latest books in stock
Fiction

A selection of new book stock:
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Michael Crichton – Pirate Latitudes
John Grisham - Ford County and other Stories
James Patterson – I, Alex Cross
Audrey Niffenegger - Her Fearful Symmetry
Alex Kava - Black Friday
Martina Cole – Hard Girls
Ruth Rendell – The Monster in the Box
Patricia Cornwell – The Scarpetta Factor
Karin Slaughter – Genesis
Maeve Binchy – The Return Journey
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Non-fiction

Alan Titchmarsh – Knave of Spades
Martha Swift & Lisa Thomas –
Cupcakes from the Primrose Bakery
Adam Nicholson –
Sissinghurst
William Shawcross –
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
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Junior

Guinness World Records 2010 is available for reference in Junior Library
Maggie Stiefvater - Shiver
Jeff Kinney – Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Dog Days
New additions in the Beast Quest Series by Adam Blade

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Centenary celebrations
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Flowers
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Ward library news
The Ward Library was visited recently by years 4/5 from the Clothworkers School.
When the children arrived they took part in a treasure hunt and the entries were posted in a special post box at the Library.

There is a prize for one lucky winner drawn from each class, which will be delivered to the prize winners as soon as possible. While small groups looked around the library and selected a book they would like to borrow, the other classmates were doing various activity sheets with a literary theme.

Each child went back to school with a pencil and bookmark from the Library. The number of children visiting the Library took some organizing and I am very grateful to the teachers and helpers who made sure they arrived and returned safe in very stormy conditions.

It also helped that the children were so well behaved; it was pleasure having them all down.

Mrs. Phyllis Long has very kindly donated a copy of her recently published book ‘A Native Peel’ to the Manx Collection in the Sophia Morrison Reference Room, and will be available for reference. I am sure this will be very popular addition to the Manx Collection.

Congratulations to the Peel Heritage Trust on their recent twentieth anniversary. The celebratory evening was a great success and a large amount of work must have gone into the displays after the main event, making it such a good evening. The CDs of the various talks that were used to such good effect on the night are available for people to come and hear in the Ward Library.
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Audio Manx Heritage CDs
The Peel Heritage Trust has donated another Audio CD to the collection held at the Library. The latest addition is Mr Reggie Bell in conversation with Mrs Corrie Wooding. Mr Bell celebrated his 100 birthday this year and the recording is called ‘100 not out – My Life So Far’. The Trust has even provided a CD player. The CDs cannot be removed from the Library but the CDs can be heard at the Ward Library during normal opening hours. Also hot of the press is ‘A Cooish’ with Col Brian Mylchreest called ‘Diamonds are Forever.
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Junior Library re-vamp.
The Junior Library has taken delivery of a reading mat and some colourful soft cushions. It has been amazing the difference it has made to the junior area. The carpet and cushions were bought out of money left in a Bequest to the Library by Mr. Jack Kneale.

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Centenary celebrations
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Internet access
The Internet
is available at the Library.
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Acceptable Use of Computers in the Ward Library
Due to the increased popularity of the Ward Library Internet access, the following changes will be introduced:
• Internet access at the Ward Library is free for the first 30 minutes in any one day. It then costs £1.00 per half hour session or part thereof.
• The maximum session is one hour, but additional time can be arranged, provided demand for the computers is not high. If extra time is permitted it must be paid for in advance.
• Everyone will have to fill in a declaration form with name and address stating they have read the ‘Acceptable Use of Computers in the Ward Library’. On subsequent visits they must sign in at the Library issuing desk.
• Juniors under 16 must have a form filled in by parent/guardian and they will be issued with a card to show they have this permission on subsequent visits.
• Sessions may be booked in advance.
• Computers will be switched off 15 minutes before the Library closes, this may mean there will not be time for a full session.

Wireless access on your own laptop

Wi-Fi connection is now available at the Ward Library.

•        Library staff will provide general information on the settings, but will not be responsible for any changes users have to make to their computer settings.

•        Printers will not be available via the wireless connection and users will only be able to use their own battery power.

•        Users will also have to agree and sign the existing Library Internet Policy.

•        Wi-Fi users must also be aware that this connection is provided by the Commissioners as a public service, and cannot guarantee that the use of the wireless connection is secure, or that privacy is protected.   The use of this connection is entirely at the risk of the user.

•        The more people using the system the weaker the signal will become, and at times there may be a restriction to the number of users.

•        Normal internet charges will apply to cover the cost of the system.