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Libraries in the borough of Wigan can offer you a wide range of services to meet both your educational and recreational needs. In all libraries you'll find a vast array of books on all kinds of subjects, as well as compact discs, talking books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs and PlayStations. We also subscribe to numerous Online Reference Resources most of which you can access from home if you are a library member.

For Local and Family History enquiries, please see our Heritage pages

BookChoice
This is a new service that is being piloted at Leigh Library.

Struggling for something to read? Tried everything by your favourite author and need new ideas? BookChoice can help!

Just answer a few simple questions and you will receive personalized recommendations of books and authors all tailored to your tastes! Ask staff for a questionnaire or simply email us with your reading preferences and any requirements - BookChoice@wlct.org

Alternatively, click on the link below to download the questionnaire.
► BookChoice Questionnaire [PDF]

Features

Ask About Business is a new partnership between eleven library authorities in Greater Manchester, Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen. Led by Manchester Library & Information Service, Ask About Business provides access through libraries.

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People's Network Services in all borough libraries help everyone to make the most of the online world, and it's FREE for everyone. To enquire, discover and read online for free 24/7 from anywhere, see what the People's Network can do for you.

Additional Information

my guide Course Times

Ashton (01942 727119): Tuesday 2.00 – 4.00pm

Golborne (01942 777800): Monday 3.00 - 5.00pm

Leigh (01942 404404): Tuesday 10.00am – 12.00pm

Shevington (01257 252618): Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm

Standish (01257 400496): Friday 1.45 – 3.45pm

Tyldesley (01942 404738): Tuesday 2.45 – 4.45pm

Wigan (01942 827619): Thursday 2.15 – 4.15pm

► Library Catalogue
You can search online for the availability of ANY title in ANY library at ANY time.

► Renewing Library Loans
Details of how to renew any library loans.

Contact Us
Head of Lifelong Learning and Information
Taryn Pearson
Tel: (01942) 486990
E-mail: t.pearson@wlct.org

Operations Business Manager
Wendy Heaton
Tel: (01942) 486973
E-mail: w.heaton@wlct.org
Responsible for all libraries, including mobiles.

Children's and Information Service Manager
Jean Lamb
Tel: (01942) 486996
E-mail: j.lamb@wlct.org
Responsible for children's and information services.

Address:
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust,
The Library Service,
South Lancashire Industrial Estate,
Redgate Road,
Bryn,
Wigan WN4 8DT

E-mail your enquiries to: Wigan.Library@wlct.org

Ask About Business is a new partnership between eleven library authorities in Greater Manchester, Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen. Led by Manchester Library & Information Service, Ask About Business provides access through libraries.

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