Tameside Libraries - Information for Bangladeshi Customers

This is a translation of the Bangla language leaflet 174.68 KB   about Tameside Libraries.

Do you have any books in Bangla?

We have books in Bangla at Tameside Central Library in Ashton-under Lyne and Hyde Library. The collections include:

• Suspense, romance, short stories, adventure and science fiction books
• Books on health & beauty, history, religion, poetry, cookery and biographies.
• Islamic books in Bangla and English for adults and children.
• Bangla/English dictionaries and books and tapes to help you improve your English
• Bangla Driving Theory books and Highway Code practice materials.
  Books

Do you have any newspapers or magazines?

Yes, here are a selection you might be interested in:

• Janomot (Bangla) – Central Library, Ashton-under-Lyne and Hyde
• Stardust (English) –Central Library, Ashton-under-Lyne and Hyde
• Ananda Bazaar (Bangla) – Hyde
• Asiana (English) – Hyde
• Asian Bride (English) – Hyde
• Asian Woman (English) – Hyde

How do I join?

It is free to join the Library. Fill in a library joining form and bring proof of your address and signature. Children can join too, their form must be signed by their parent or guardian. All members are given a Library card. 

What can I borrow?

Once you have joined, your Library card can be used at any Tameside Library. You can borrow up to 12 books for 3 weeks and return them to any Tameside Library. Some libraries also loan DVDs and CDs for a small hire charge.

Can I keep books longer than 3 weeks?

Your books must be returned to the Library on or before the date that is stamped on the book’s date label. If you want to keep them longer you can renew them for another 3 weeks as long as they have not been requested by anyone else. You can renew your books over the phone, over the internet or in person. If you return your books after the date they are due back you will be charged a fine, this will go up every day until you return them to the library. If you are under 18 you do not pay fines.

Can I use the computers?

All Tameside Libraries have computers that are free to use. Hyde Library has Executive Bengali software, Bijoy software and a Bangla keyboard. Library members can have free access to the internet for up to 1 hour a day, every half hour following will be charged at 50p. An adult must be with children under 9 if they wish to use the internet.

Did you know...

 Libraries have lots more to offer than books and computers: 

• Library staff can answer questions, take payments and provide information about Council services
• Libraries hold computer classes
• Give you a bus pass if you are eligible
• Fax service (sending and receiving)
• Photocopying
• Study space and homework help
• Story times and arts & crafts activities throughout the year 

When are you open?

Hyde Library
Union Street, Hyde SK14 1NF
0161 342 4450 / 4451  0161 342 4333

Monday 9am – 8pm
Tuesday 9am – 5pm
Wednesday 9am – 8pm
Thursday 9am – 5pm
Friday 9am – 8pm
Saturday 9am – 4pm

Tameside Central Library
Old Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7SG
 0161 342 2029 / 2030   0161 330 4762

Monday 9am – 8pm
Tuesday 9am – 8pm
Wednesday 9am – 5pm
Thursday 9am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 4pm