Information about Tameside Libraries for Urdu Speaking Customers

This is a translation of the Urdu language leaflet 948.62 KB  about Tameside Libraries. 

Do you have any books in Urdu?

We have books in Urdu at Tameside Central Library in Ashton-under Lyne and a small collection at Stalybridge Library. The collections include:

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

Do you have any newspapers or magazines? 

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

• Daily Jang (Urdu) – Central Library
• Sunday Jang (Urdu) – Central Library
• Nai Dunya (Urdu) – Central Library
• Khawateen Digest (Urdu) – Central Library
• Kiran Digest (Urdu) – Central Library
• Raabta Digest (Urdu) – Central Library
• Shuaa Digest (Urdu) – Central Library
• Pakeeza Digest (Urdu) – Central Library
• Suspense Digest (Urdu) – Central Library
• Sachi Kahanian Digest (Urdu) – Central Library
• Taleem-o-Tarbiat Digest (Urdu) – Central Library
• Sarguzasht Digest (Urdu) – Central Library
• Stardust (English) – Central and Hyde Libraries
• Asiana (English) – Hyde Library
• Asian Bride (English) – Hyde Library
• Asian Woman (English) – Hyde Library

Some of the magazines and newspapers must be read in the Library but you can borrow copies of the Digests for 3 weeks. We also have daily newspapers and a wide range of magazines in English.

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.

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. Cantral Library in Ashton has Inpage Urdu software as well as Microsoft packages and the internet.  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.
• Central, Denton, Droylsden, Hurst and Hyde Libraries have a citizenship practice test CD-Rom
• Fax service (sending and receiving).
• Photocopying.
• Study space and homework help.
• Story times and arts & crafts activities throughout the year.

When are you open?

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

Stalybridge Library
 Trinity Street, Stalybridge SK15 2BN
 0161 338 2708  0161 303 8289

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