Crossways Library Picture Journey

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This is an image of the front of Crossways Library surrounded by a grassy area and a cement footpath leading to the door.

Before I go to the library

Crossways Library is open at these times:

Library opening times
Monday:	2:30pm to 5pm (supported by volunteers)
Tuesday:	10am to midday (supported by volunteers) and 2pm to 5pm
Wednesday:	10am to 1pm and 2:30pm to 5pm (supported by volunteers)
Thursday:	10am to 1pm
Friday:	Midday to 6pm
Saturday:	10am to 1pm
Sunday:	Closed

If I am nervous about going, I can talk to the library staff and ask questions first. I can call.

This is an image of a person on the talking on the telephone.

Crossways Library

Email: crosswayslibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 854080
Full contact details

I can ask the library staff for a tour of the library.

This is an image of shelving unit full of books.

About the library

There are people who work at the library who I can talk to. I will know who they are by their badges.

This is an image of a library assistant standing in front of shelves of books.
The library is usually a quiet place where people talk quietly, relax and read books. Sometimes it might be noisy. If it is noisy, I can talk to a librarian.

How I become a member of the library

When I get to the library I will see a desk. I will talk to one of the library staff there about how to become a member of the library.

This is an image of a library manager standing behind the front desk with a computer screen and keyboard on the desk.

I will complete a form. I will write my name, address, date of birth, telephone number and email address and sign it.

This is an image of the Dorset Libraries Membership Application Form.

I will show them identification. This can be a driving licence, bank statement, or household bill.

This is an image of a driving licence which is an acceptable form of ID when applying for a library card.
The library staff will give me a library card and a PIN.

This is an image of a Dorset Library Card.

When I visit the library

In the library there will be shelves of books and DVDs.

This is an image of a shelving unit full of books.
I can sit in a chair to read a book.

This is an image of four blue chairs around a small round table with shelves of books behind.
I can borrow a book or DVD and take it home with me. I will have to pay to borrow a DVD.

This is an image of a shelve of DVDs with two chairs in the background.
If I want to borrow a book or DVD I will talk to a member of the library staff.

This is an image of a library assistant putting a book back on the shelve.
The staff will show me how to borrow the books or DVD and tell me when I need to bring them back to the library.

This is an image of the self service machine.
The library will also have some computers. There is no charge to use the computers, but I will have to pay for printing. I can reserve a time to use a computer or I can wait for one to be available.