About Us
The Christie Community Library is free to join and offers something for all ages.
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Location
West end of the Falkland College Building, Magazine Valley, Stanley
How to Join The Library
To sign up as a member of the library, just come along and speak a librarian. No ID or proof of address is needed.
To join the library from camp email the librarian on [email protected] or call 27134.
We do not have library cards, on subsequent vists you will just be asked your name when you check out your items.
For information on how to access LIBBY, our e library, please follow this link e-Library (falklands.gov.fk)
Opening Times
We are open 6 days a week
| Monday to Friday | Saturdays |
|---|---|
| 09.00 – 12.00 | 10.00 – 12.00 |
| 1.30 – 5.45 | 1.00 – 4.00 |
What can members of the library borrow?
We offer an excellent selection of books, magazines, audio books, dvds and video games for members of the library to borrow.
Adult library members can borrow up to 6 items, while junior members can borrow up to 4 items.
Loan Periods
| Book | 3 weeks |
| Magazines | 3 weeks |
| Audio Books (CDs) | 3 weeks |
| DVDs | 1 week |
Library Charges
| DVD 1-2 discs (Film) | £2.00 per week |
| DVD 3 or more discs (Box Set) | £3.00 per week |
Photocopying
| Black & White A4 | 21p per sheet |
| Black & White A3 | 42p per sheet |
Late Fees
Happily we no longer charge late fees for books, magazines, or audiobooks. However, DVDs incur a fee of £2\3 per week if returned late and video games are £5 per week.
Additional Services
- LIBBY – our on-line library. E-books and audiobooks available to download for FREE. To find out more click the E library tab at the top of the page.
- Free postage to camp We are happy to select books and post them free of charge to camp.
- Penguin News Aloud
- SURE hotspot
- Study Desks
- Comfortable seating
- Disability access to the building
- Disabled bathrooms
“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”
~ Jhumpa Lahiri ‘The Namesake’
For more information, please contact
the Christie Community Library
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