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If the item you want to reserve is not available, you can fill in a library request form

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Think you may have left something at a library? Please fill out our lost property form. The library will contact you within 5 working days.

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To contact your local library directly, please fill out our enquiry form.

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You can complete the library enquiry form if you want to contact a library, have any questions, or if you want to pass on comments or suggestions about the library service. We aim to respond to your enquiries within 5 business days.

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You can call our Contact Centre on

0345 603 7628

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, to speak to an advisor, or use the 24-hour automated service (option 1) to renew your items (also at weekends).