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- Search the Library Catalogue for books, audio books, CDs and DVDs
- Search the Local Studies and Archives Catalogue for books, journals and archives relating to Tameside's history
- Find local clubs, groups and organisations
- Use one of our Online Reference Sources
- Add your group to the Local Organisations Database
- Log in to your library account to renew and reserve items via Member Functions in the Library Catalogue. First time users please visit the help page
The Big Conversation
Join us in the Big Conversation and have your say on the future of Council Services. Councils across England are facing unprecedented financial cuts. Despite this, local authorities are committed to continuing to deliver high quality services for our local residents. We have to save £31 million in the next financial year and over £132 million over four years. We want your views on the savings we are proposing to make.
Robert Graham - Author Visit
Robert Graham - Author Visit On Monday 20 February from 6 - 7pm author Robert Graham will be visiting the Readers Group at Stalybridge Library. Robert Graham‘s short stories have appeared in magazines and on Radio 4. He will be discussing his chapbook, A Man Walks Into A Kitchen. All the events are free and refreshments are available, so whether you’re on your own or with a friend come along and join in. For more information phone Stalybridge Library on 
0161 338 2708.
Where's Wally?
During half term, he will be hiding in all Tameside Libraries. Help us celebrate Where’s Wally’s 25th birthday with crafts, activities based on the Where’s Wally Books. For children aged 4 – 11 and their parents and carers. All the activities are free, just drop in on the day.
Come and Join the Bookstart Bear Club
The Bookstart Bear Club is the brand new fun and free membership reward scheme for all babies, toddlers and preschoolers aged 0 – 4. From Monday 9 January, the Bookstart Bear Club will be available in all Tameside Libraries. Come along to any Library to join the club and get your free welcome pack including your very own Bookstart Bear Club passport. For more information contact Bookstart on 0161 343 7824.
Do you enjoy talking about books?
Mossley Library has a brand new readers’ group and we’re keen for new members to join us. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, to talk about the books you love and to read books you probably wouldn’t choose yourself over a cup of coffee. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month (next meeting will take place on 7 March 2012) 6.00pm - 7.00pm. Please contact Mossley Library on 01457 832467 for more information about the group.
Sign up now for Courses at your Library
There are 21 courses being run in Tameside's Libraries - subjects includes basic IT, secretarial skills, family and local history, literature, confidence building and meditation. All are low cost and many have free places available to people on a low income. Sign up now to make sure you get a place on the course you are interested in.
Your Health and Wellbeing
At Tameside Libraries we care about your health and wellbeing. Read more about our new Get Better Health Information sections, Books on Prescription and the other services and resources available in our Libraries.
Start saving money by using your library
If you do one thing this week, save yourself some cash. Libraries are becoming meccas for money savers, learn how to cut costs by getting yourself a free library card.
Free advice on job hunting and learning
If you are aged 19 or over Next Step can help you with your CV, interview skills, job applications and much more. Visit one of their free weekly sessions in Libraries to find out more.
Residents encouraged to book in to library police surgeries
Tameside Division hold 3 regular police surgeries in our libraries. The surgeries gives residents the chance to meet an officer and chat about their community. Officers want to hear about any concerns and will also be giving advice on home security and personal safety as well as providing help to set up Home Watch schemes.
Pictures to Share
Tameside Libraries has bought a collection of very special books especially created for people with dementia. The books contain high quality images accompanied by a few lines of text. Each picture in the books has been chosen to help jog memories, spark comments and bring pleasure to the reader.
Book Time for Yourself at our weekly book clubs
Sit back and relax for an hour while books, short stories and poems are read aloud, then talk about what you have just listened too. Everyone over 50 is welcome to join one of our 6 friendly groups that meet across Tameside.