Upton Library picture journey

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This is a picture of Upton Library it is a brick building with large glass windows.

Before I go to the library

Upton Library is open at these times:

Library opening times:

Monday:	2pm to 5pm
Tuesday:	10am to 1pm
Wednesday:	Midday to 6pm
Thursday:	Closed
Friday:	10am to 1pm
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:

Upton Library

Email: uptonlibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01202 623744
Full contact details

I'm going to Upton Library.

. This is a picture of the entrance to Upton Library. It has a door with letterbox on the left of picture and entrance door with large plastic handle on right.

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

This is the picture of the library floor with tables and chairs and book shelves full of books.

About the library

There are people who work at the library who I can talk to.

This is a picture of the Library Manager standing behind the front desk.

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.

This is a picture of the front desk with computer screen and keyboard.
I will talk to someone who works there to become a member of the library.

This is a picture of a member of staff behind the counter.

I will tell them my name, address, date of birth, telephone number and email address.

This is a picture of the application form to become a member of Dorset Libraries.

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

This is a picture of a driving licence which can be used as a form of identification when applying for a membership card.
I will sign a form, this makes me a member of the library and I will be given a library card.

When I visit the library

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

This is a picture of a square table surrounded by seven red chair. There are book shelves to the sides and back of the room.

I can sit in a chair to read a book. This is a picture of a child sitting on a chair reading a book.
I can borrow a book or DVD and take it home with me.

This is a picture of a child sitting down reading a book.
If I want to borrow a book I will talk to a member of the library staff.

This is a picture of the Library Manager standing behind the front desk.

The staff will show me how to borrow the book or DVD and tell me when I need to bring it back to the library.

This is a picture of a self service machine.
The library will also have some computers. The computers are free to use. To use the computers I will need to reserve a time or wait for one to be available or talk to a member of staff.