News and events

An out of hours book return unit is available at the side of the entrance to the main building, which enables borrowers to return books during times that the library is closed. Books should be returned at the issue desk during normal opening hours.

Late Opening:

Orkney Library & Archive will not open until 10.00am on Friday 3 February. This is due to a staff meeting and we apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

National Libraries Day:

National Libraries Day will take place on Saturday 4 February 2012. In celebration of this event Kirkwall Library will remain open until 8.00pm on that day, CD and DVD loans will be free of charge and we will also be holding a general knowledge quiz in the evening. The quiz will begin at 6.30pm and is open to teams of 4. If you would like to take part please register your names by Friday 3 February.

Titles for January 2012:

Click here for a list of titles available to borrow from January 2012, including adult fiction and non-fiction, children's and teenagers titles, audio books, CDs and DVDs (Adobe Reader required).

Bookbug's library challenge:

Bookbug's library challenge is a free programme that encourages children aged birth to four to discover and enjoy the library. It’s a fun, exciting way to give your child a love of reading for life. Click here for more information...

Free WiFi available:

WiFi access is now available in both Orkney Library & Archive and Stromness Branch Library with hotspots available in various parts of the main building. Please ask a member of staff for more information and a password if you would like to use this service.

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.