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At Barrhead Library you'll find:

Books and more

• books for all, including large print and talking books in CD and MP3 formats
• online access to e-books
• special collections including books to help you improve your reading and writing, books in Polish and a Healthy Reading collection
• a children's area with fiction, non-fiction, dual-language and picture books
• regular Bookbug sessions
• an exciting range of events and activities throughout the year 
• DVD hire
• newspapers

You can learn more about what's on offer at Barrhead Library in the Related pages area.

Computers, learning and information

• 15 bookable PCs with high speed internet access, Office applications, assistive technologies and printing facilities
• a wide range of learning courses to suit different interests and abilities
• information about and assistance with our downloadable e-book and e-audiobook service
• a reference and enquiry service, with access to quality online resources
• a text to speech reader, which reads aloud any document placed on the viewing table. Useful for those with a visual impairment

For more information go the Related pages section.

Barrhead Heritage Centre 

The local history collection at Barrhead Library is focused on the areas of Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor. It can be accessed during Barrhead Community Library opening hours. The library staff will offer assistance and will refer enquiries as appropriate to the heritage staff based at Giffnock Library.

The following resources are available at Barrhead Heritage Centre

• local history book collection
• Barrhead News on microfilm from 1897-present
• census returns for Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor, 1841-1901
• old parish registers for Neilston Parish (including Barrhead)
• cuttings collection
• copies of local photographs
• maps of the Barrhead area

For additional information on the local and family history information available at your local library, including the Portal to the Past website, please go the Related pages and External websites sections.

Additional facilities

• a Learn Direct Scotland accredited learning centre
• photocopying and fax facilities and access to a digital scanner
• text to speech reader for those with a visual impairment
• bookable community room with 4 bookable PCs
• facilities for recycling household batteries
• adjacent car parking and access for people with disabilities

For more information go the Related pages section.