The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them
Mark Twain
  
  
  
Everyone can broaden their horizons at our libraries
Merthyr Tydfil Public Library exists to meet the library and information needs of everyone who lives or works in the County Borough.
Just launched this month - free audio download service
If you go to our online audio page you will see all the information on how you can access, free of charge, downloadable audio books from us.
If you have already signed up for this service, you just need to click on the netlibrary link to be taken to the site where you can sign in, browse, and start downloading.
If you have not already signed up - just tell us your details on this form, then we can register you, and you can start using it immediately.
24/7 Stock return box at Dowlais
There could be all sorts of reasons why you may wish to be able to return library stock when our buildings are closed. The simplest reason would be If you forget to return stock before a holiday or realised that you still have library books when you are moving house or even leaving the area.
You can now use a 24/7 "drop box" located at the corner of Dowlais Library (nearest the main road). This box is for any stock returns from all members and it is not just for returning Dowlais stock.
As well as increasing your everyday options, this option will help you to remove any issues with outstanding stock. Returning books and other items this way will not remove any liability for fines or other charges, but, given that our main priority is to recover the stock, it will mean that we will not pursue the outstanding books and penalties. If we get he books back intact you will hear no more from us until you are ready to resolve the other issues.
You may not have considered...
The extra benefits of self-service at all buildings...
We know that some users can feel embarrassed about borrowing books on certain topics (nits spring to mind) You needn't worry, but if you do, why not simply use the self-service option?
Self-service has many advantages and allows us to open longer that we otherwise would.
We now have machines that take payments (no money is kept in the machine overnight)
Opening an online library account...
It is always a good time to remind those of you on the Internet that our online membership is a useful way of renewing stock , making reservations and allowing you to manage your library account online
Some customer viewpoints about online accounts:
"I have been using your service since I heard about it. I have found it a great help and use it a lot. I have used it for information, to reserve books and to renew my books".
"Its easy to use and find your way around. I use it to renew books and check what’s in stock".
You can easily activate your PIN by asking for it on your next visit or by emailing library.services@merthyr.gov.uk
Activate the PIN that you need to use services online by asking next time that you call or by emailing us at library.services@merthyr.gov.uk
You can then login to manage your library account
If you encounter any problems with your online account and catalogue searches or need any help please email library.services@merthyr.gov.uk
You can now join the Library online by completing the form here. You will need to show something that proves who you are when you collect your card
We can usually provide what you need from our own stock, but if for some reason we do not have the topic you require, we now have access to well over 50,000,000 book titles.
Telling us your opinions...
How do you rate library staff? We regularly consult service users and are pleased that the scores and comments have been continually improving since 1990! However, we know there is always room for improvement in communication and our improvement progress simply isn't finished yet.
We are already working within the service to come up with a description of our ideal member of staff along with practical guidelines to help all of us to improve our interaction with users. That could be in the form of an example of good service - and why you thought it was excellent. We would like you to contribute to that process if you wish to. Simply send your suggestions for further staff (or general service improvements) to library.services@merthyr.gov.uk
Please tell us if you have any difficulty with this site or the links to provide to Internet sites. We cannot always control those, but we will act on any reported problems.
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"Libraries are reservoirs of strength..." Click here to find out more
Reading needs?
Click here to learn about  If you know anyone who wants or needs to improve their reading skills, why not have a look at Raw and other options in our section Reading for everyone
We have the books you need and want to read.
You should find everything that you need on this site to make the best use of the library service, including details of access options, stock, services and much more. Please use the list on the left hand side of this page to find the topics that you need and to explore what we have to offer you.
We can help you deal with many of the life challenges you and your family face with a selection of topics listed on the Reading Zone:
Breast cancer , Bullying, Helping Children, Waste, Leadership and Racism
Click on this image  anywhere you see it to access the online library catalogue. You can reserve any item in lending stock.
 e-mail library.services@merthyr.gov.uk if you have any problems accessing the catalogue or wish to active your online account.
Please note: No images used on this site should be copied.
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