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Find out about all the services we can provide for people wishing to use the libraries in Milton Keynes.

Short Story Competition 2006

Do you enjoy writing?
Then take part in our Short Story Competition for children and adults which we are running to celebrate World Book Day. Prizes include book vouchers and a theatre trip for the overall winner. more...

Essential Lighting Work at Milton Keynes Library

Essential lighting work will be taking place in Milton Keynes Central Library between 9th January and 10th February 2006.
The Local Studies Library will be closed from Monday 9th January to Saturday 14th January, re-opening on Monday 16th January. A limited service will be available from the Reference Library.
The Adult Lending Library and Childrens Library will remain open but there will be limited access to some areas. more...

World AIDS Day 2005

To mark World AIDS Day 2005, there will be an exhibition of work from the communities of Milton Keynes on experiences of AIDS at Milton Keynes Central Library, on the first floor, from 28th November to 17 th December. more...

BBC's RaW Project

Push open the door of your imagination and discover new worlds. Visit the RaW website and see what the BBC's RaW project can do for ... more...

Changes to Fees and Loan Periods from 1st December

Reservation Charges Lowered to 50p.
From Thursday 1st December it now only costs 50p to request a title in any Milton Keynes Library. The change is designed to ... more...

Self Service Public Computers from 5th December

Following a successful trial in the Local Studies Library, all public PCs on the ground floor of Milton Keynes Central Library, in the Reference and Local Studies libraries, will ... more...

Your questions answered

Do you need a librarian's help with a question? Librarians can be contacted by phone, email or online. more...

Services and Facilities

Business Information	Library Catalogue
Children's Services	Local Information Directory (COIN)
European Information	Local Studies
Family History	Mobile Library
Faxing Service	Music, Videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs
Housebound	Photocopying Service
Individual Needs	Reading Groups and Book Lists
Internet	Reference and Information Service
IT services for the public	Renewing Items on Your Library Card
Learning	School Library Service
Lending Services	What's New at Your Library

Library Services

Christmas/New Year Library Opening Hours

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How to Contact Us

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Buy Books, DVDs, Videos and other items

Shop online and support the Library Service.

Wondering what to buy for friends and relatives for Christmas? What about a book, video or DVD?

If you are planning to buy books, videos, DVDs or any other items from Amazon please use our Amazon Link.

The Library Service will get a proportion of the price for every purchase made through this link, helping us maintain and improve services. It is a simple way to generate income for the Library Service whilst you do your Christmas shopping from the comfort of your home.

Library Service Peer Review - Final Report

Milton Keynes Council Library Service provides high levels of customer satisfaction. This is just one of the many strengths that a recent 'peer review' found. You can read the full report and send us feedback. more...

Library Services Service Charter

The service charter sets out the standards you should expect when you contact any of our libraries. It is designed to help you decide whether we are providing a good service and for you to let us know how we can improve.

Milton Keynes Learning City Libraries Network

Milton Keynes has a wide range of specialist libraries in which everyone living, working or studying in Milton Keynes can access. more...