Information relating to Coronavirus
Please note that due to the pandemic and in line with the latest government advice, facilities may be closed and some events cancelled or postponed. Visit our news pages.
Computers and the internet
COVID-19 libraries update - Aug 2021
Derby Libraries are pleased to be able to welcome customers back into libraries. Our staff will continue to wear face coverings and we would encourage our customers to do wear face coverings if they are able, to help protect others. Customers will be asked to check in for NHS Test and Trace purposes on arrival, and maintain social distancing.
Library events and activities are resuming from September. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Please book in the library, or phone to book your place.
Derby Local Studies and Family History Library is offering pre-bookable appointments for either PC/microfilm use or to look at paper documents.
For full details on current services, please visit our COVID-19 Libraries news page.
There are computers and free WiFi available for people to use at Normanton, Alvaston, Mickleover and Riverside Libraries.
Printing is available at these sites and payment must be made by card.
To use a computer or library Wifi:
- You do not need to book a PC in advance but please be aware that, due to Covid restrictions, the number of PCs available is limited
- PC and Wifi sessions are limited to one hour
- Customers aged under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or carer
- Unfortunately, we cannot provide one-to-one help for you on the computer
- While you are in the library, you must wear a face covering and observe social distancing of two metres. When you arrive, you will be asked to sanitise your hands and to provide your name and contact details for Test and Trace.
Public computer access is not available at Derby Local Studies and Family History Library.
PC use is available to full members of Derby Libraries. Visitors to Derby can use the computers by showing identification, normally this should be the same identification needed to join the library, but international visitors can use a passport, national identity card or driving licence. We regret we do not accept credit or debit cards.
The following documents have more information:
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Tue 2, Nov 2021
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Mon 8, Nov 2021
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2pm - 4pm
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Mon 29, Nov 2021
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Tue 30, Nov 2021
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Fri 3, Dec 2021
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