TRAINING DAY AND FESTIVE HOURS:

All library branches will be closed on Wednesday 18 December for an all-staff training and development day. Return chutes remain open for your convenience. There are also some changes in opening hours over the December 2024 and early January 2025 festive period. Please head to our Festive Hours page for the most up-to-date information. 

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias are excellent places to begin your research on a particular topic.

Britannica Library — use at the library and home

Britannica Library is a safe, up-to-date and age-appropriate information resource for people of all ages. Discover encyclopedia articles, journals, periodicals, atlases, dictionaries and more.