Libraries
Bookstart
Free book packs for babies and 3 to 4 year olds from your health visitor, and extra support packs.
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks
Includes eMagazines and eNewspapers. Use the BorrowBox app and your library card.
Contact library services
Email or phone library services, call using Text Relay, or suggest a book for the library to stock.
eResources
Free online resources with your library card: family history, research, old newspapers and films.
Home library service
Free delivery of books, audiobooks and large print to your home if you cannot get to a library.
Library computers, internet access and Wi-Fi
Use a library computer free as a member, book one up to a week ahead, and where to get free Wi-Fi.
Library Shop
Local history books and books by local authors for sale at Central Library, with opening times.
Local Studies: local history and genealogy
Research Swindon’s history and your family tree with photos, maps and newspapers at Central Library.
National Literacy Trust in Swindon
How the National Literacy Trust works with the council to support reading and writing for all ages.
Reading groups
Join or start a reading group, borrow sets of books for your group, and reading group subscriptions.
Volunteer to help your local library
Volunteer roles at Swindon Libraries, who can volunteer and whether we are recruiting now.