Barrow Library and Archives

Barrow Library and Archives Barrow Group Libraries; Barrow Central, Askam, Barrow Island, Dalton, Ormsgill, Roose, Walney. Love Libraries

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� Browse and Borrow books
� Digital Resources i.e. eBooks, audiobooks
� Select & Collect Services
� PC Access
� Printing
� Loanable story sacks and dementia bags

� Renew your books at any time by calling our 24/7 auto-renewal line on 0303 333 1234

�Barrow • Askam • Dalton • Roose • Walney

16/08/2023

Introducing three brand new community groups, each focusing on our beloved libraries in specific areas:

• Barrow Library and surrounding areas
• Kendal Library and surrounding areas
• Penrith Library and surrounding areas

By joining these groups, you'll get an exclusive peek into your local library's buzz, take part in conversations, and exchange all things library-related with fellow enthusiasts. 📖🎉

The South Cumbria Children's Multi Agency Assessment Team will be running a Drop in session at Barrow Library on Tuesday...
31/03/2023

The South Cumbria Children's Multi Agency Assessment Team will be running a Drop in session at Barrow Library on Tuesday 18th April, 12:30pm-2:30pm.

For further information please email [email protected]

From tomorrow (April 1) this page will no longer be in use or monitored.Head over to our new pages to stay up to date!
31/03/2023

From tomorrow (April 1) this page will no longer be in use or monitored.

Head over to our new pages to stay up to date!

🐣Easter Craft Packs 🐣Available on Tuesday 4th April at Barrow Library.
31/03/2023

🐣Easter Craft Packs 🐣

Available on Tuesday 4th April at Barrow Library.

New exhibition in the Library by Barrow Archive Centre on the Sankey Photo Archive. The archive is now owned by Cumbria...
31/03/2023

New exhibition in the Library by Barrow Archive Centre on the Sankey Photo Archive. The archive is now owned by Cumbria Archives. The collection has been digitised and catalogued by Signal Film and Media volunteers. Website with all the photos on will be available soon.

One more day to go at Cumbria County Council before local government reorganisation on 1 April. From then on, Archives w...
30/03/2023

One more day to go at Cumbria County Council before local government reorganisation on 1 April.

From then on, Archives will still be a Cumbria-wide service delivering services to both Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness residents.

Cumbria new Facebook account,
👉 Cumbria Archives

Follow us for stories, fascinating archive photos and a look at our behind-the-scenes work to preserve Cumbria’s history.

From the Archives 👉 Pictured here is Sarah Madgin, more commonly known as Sal Madge (1831-1899), who was the last Whitehaven female coalminer working with colliery horses, footballer and wrestler.

4 day Free Easter Holiday programme!! Lumination in partnership with BAE Systems will be at Barrow Library this Easter t...
30/03/2023

4 day Free Easter Holiday programme!!

Lumination in partnership with BAE Systems will be at Barrow Library this Easter to deliver a free 4-Day program on 11th – 14th April 9.30am – 3pm Tue – Thursday and 9.30 – 12 on Friday, with a chance for parents to come and see what the children have created on the Friday.

If you are in year 5 or 6 with an aptitude and interest in tec this is an amazing opportunity to work with world leaders in the field and explore your skills through the use of amazing emerging technologies!

Places are extremely limited. Children must be able to attend the whole programme and have a strong desire to learn about tec. This is a fantastic opportunity for our children and we can’t wait to welcome them to Barrow Library.
Call now on 01229 407373 to book.

Final few days of the Pop Up Museum in Duke Street. See the moose that used to be over the main door and Big Ted from B...
30/03/2023

Final few days of the Pop Up Museum in Duke Street. See the moose that used to be over the main door and Big Ted from Blackshaws. Do you remember the mummy's hand? Did you go to dances in the Public Hall or go to Pass'? Find out more in 105 Duke Street.

🐇Peter Rabbit Story Craft Event🐇📍Wednesday 5th April 3pm-4pm at Walney LibraryJoin us at Walney Library for a wonderful ...
30/03/2023

🐇Peter Rabbit Story Craft Event🐇

📍Wednesday 5th April 3pm-4pm at Walney Library

Join us at Walney Library for a wonderful afternoon at our Peter Rabbit story craft event.

Together we will read some Peter Rabbit stories and then create some eggcellent Easter crafts!

⭐️There will also be a surprise visit from a special guest⭐️

Please call to book a place 01229 471742 or 01229 407370.

🌷Reminiscence Session🌷 📌Tuesday 4th April 10am-12noon at Barrow LibraryCome and look through our reminiscence resources ...
30/03/2023

🌷Reminiscence Session🌷

📌Tuesday 4th April 10am-12noon at Barrow Library

Come and look through our reminiscence resources here at Barrow Library and share memories with others.

All Welcome🥰

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Ramsden Square
Barrow In Furness
LA141LL

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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