Online Library Services

Library Elf - Important Information

Due to a technical problem, Library Elf is currently unavailable. We are working to try and resolve the problem and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Join the Team Read this Summer

During Summer 2008 Tameside Libraries are taking part in Team Read, the annual Summer Reading Challenge for young people. This year the theme is sport and being active. We would like all children in Tameside to take part. Come along to your Tameside Library and join in with the reading activities and events that are taking place near you.

Where in the World has you book gone on holiday?

This Summer we want to know where you are taking your books on holiday.  Send your library a postcard telling us who you are and what you are reading and we will enter you into a prize draw. The competition runs until September 30th 2008 and is open to anyone aged 16 and over.  Postcards from Tameside are as welcome as those from far flung destinations.  The prizes are: 1st - A family ticket to a North West visitor attraction. 2nd - £20 Marks & Spencer gift voucher. 3rd - A goody bag that includes a book token.

Books on Prescription

Tameside Libraries, Derbyshire Libraries and Tameside and Glossop Primary Care Mental Health Service have joined together to offer a Books on Prescription scheme via GPs and other health professionals.  A list of 50 high quality self-help books recommended by mental health practitioners has been created.  These will be used to help people with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.  When patients bring their book prescription to their Tameside or Glossop area Library they will be able to borrow or reserve the book free of charge.  Books on Prescription is a confidential service. 

Ask About Business

Tameside Libraries are part of an exciting new venture! Ask About Business is a new partnership between eleven library authorities in Greater Manchester, Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen. Led by Manchester Library and Information Service, Ask About Business provides access to information through Libraries to support: Pre-Start and new businesses; Existing business; Jobseekers; Consumers; Inventors; Business students. For more information contact Tameside Libraries information Service on 0161 342 2031 or visit the Ask About Business website.

National Year of Reading 2008

The National Year of Reading  is a year-long celebration of reading, in all its forms. It aims to help build a greater national passion for reading in England – for children, families and adult learners alike. Watch this space for activities happening in Tameside.

Hyde Library Refurbishment

Hyde Library has been transformed into Tameside's 2nd flagship Library.The library is bright, spacious and welcoming with comfortable seating, newspapers and magazines as well as a wide range of new books for all ages and free computer facilities.

Learn at the Library

We run computer classes in Libraries across Tameside. Classes include Internet & Email, Word, Spreadsheets, Family History and Absolute Beginners classes..

Final score for the Dream Goal

Our football themed campaign, The Dream Goal is nearly at an end. Have a look at The Dream Goal website to find out what went on, who won the competitions, which teams got to design new kits, meet our seven Tameside Dream Goal Reading Champions and read some football poems written by Tameside children and the football poets that visited us during the Summer.

What's On in Libraries

Libraries hold lots of events for children and adults including storytimes, craft activities, author visits, readers groups, library clubs, lectures and coffee mornings.

Look at the Tameside Events Calendar for a full listing of our forthcoming events

Readers Groups

We run Readers' Groups all over Tameside and always welcome new members. Join a group near you...

Childrens' Web Zone

Enter the webzone for the best books, games, homework help and info about your favourite authors...

New Libraries for Tameside Report

The New Libraries for Tameside report 121.39 KB has been agreed by the Council. The full results of the consultation for New Libraries for Tameside are listed in appendix 6 of the Cabinet report. 291.1 KB Work has started on putting the recommendations in place. Read more about the latest developments.