Orkney Library, established in 1683
 
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An exterior view of Orkney Library & Archive.

 

News and events

 

Discovery Week 2010:

Orkney Library & Archive is holding a second week of special events, from 4 - 10 March, designed to introduce our services to the public. Events will be held in Kirkwall and Stromness, and everyone is welcome. All our services will be available as normal throughout the week. Click here for details of what's on.

 

New titles for February 2010:

Click here for a list of new titles available to borrow from February 2010, including adult fiction and non-fiction, children's and teenagers titles, audio books, CDs and DVDs (109KB, Adobe Reader required).

 

Archive blog:

Our new Archive blog will keep you up to date with what's going on in Orkney Archives. Select the link from the Archives drop down menu above or click here.


Access to online catalogue:
The library catalogue is now online and can be accessed from the link above. Please note that library members will have to use their PIN to access their membership account when renewing loans etc. If you are a library internet user you will already know your PIN but if not please contact us to find out.

Books and a lot more...

 

  • CDs to suit all musical tastes
  • A selection of films on DVD
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Free internet access
  • Mobile Library service
  • Book box service
  • Colour photocopying and fax services
  • Storytimes for children
  • Bookstart Rhymetimes for babies
  • Meeting rooms for hire
  • Trace your Orcadian family roots
  • Study local history
  • View the Photographic Archive collection
  • Listen to oral history recordings