Library services
Tottington Library lends books, videos, DVDs, language tapes and CDs and talking books. There are 3 computers, which are free to use, with Internet access and Microsoft Office applications. Access to computers and the Internet is free of charge so booking in advance is advisable. Please telephone on the number below to make a booking. There are photocopying, laminating, scanning and FAX facilities. There are toys available for loan from the Toy Library collection.
- There is a regular Storytime session on Friday morning 10.30a.m - 11.00a.m. followed by refreshments. Again, term time only.
- There are coffee mornings every Tuesday and Thursday.
- Adult Education classes are held in the first floor computer suite.
The Area Board Co-ordinator, Kim Griffiths, is based in the library can be contacted on Tel: 0161 253 5107 or Areacoordinators@bury.gov.uk
Online Learning Centre now open
We now offer flexible internet based learning with a wide range of online and offline courses for all abilities. As well as a competitively priced all-inclusive ECDL package, we offer courses ranging from a beginner's guide to computers to bite size learning for quick fix needs. You can try a free taster to see if online learning is for you or even take a diagnostic test to see what level your ability is. Following a guidance and advice session, we can individually tailor a complete learning package to your needs—whether you are a complete beginner, want to brush up on one area of IT skills, or gain an IT qualification, we should have a course to suit you.
We offer you the flexibility of learning where and when you want. Many courses can be accessed via the Internet in the privacy of your own home, while others are centre-based courses. Why not visit and see our dedicated, well-equipped e-learning centre with friendly staff support and easy access to all Tottington Library's resources. For a list of available courses please see the www.coursesforyou.com/burylibraries site.
We are open library hours Monday to Saturday.
ECDL is the European Computer Driving Licence and is fast becoming a standard qualification demanded by employers. It proves your computer skills and level of competence. Without it you may find it harder to get a job or take on new tasks with a computer.
Call in to see us on the first floor of Tottington Library today, or call to make an appointment on 0161 253 6470. You can contact us by email at burylearninglibraries.to@bury.gov.uk
Teen Room now open
The teen room is now open on the first floor of Tottington library. This new space, with comfortable seating, has been designed for teens as a place to relax with a TV and DVD player and magazines.
It has a collection of fiction and non-fiction books to help with homework or for general reading. Computer access will also be available in the near future.
A Council Information Point at your local library – bringing council services closer to home
As an extension to the services the library currently offers customers can now make non-cash payments for all Council services which includes Council Tax, rent, car parking fines, dog fouling fines etc. We can also take payments for all library charges such as - book fines, audio visual loan hire, computer print-outs etc. Payments can be made during the times the library is open including the late evening openings and at weekends. Customers can also access other Council services by either using the Freephone situated in the library or by asking a member of staff in the library for help. We offer a quality 'First Stop' customer enquiry/referral service by assisting with more Council and non-Council enquiries. We can also accept all completed Council forms or staff can help you with filling in these forms. We can also photocopy and verify any documentation needed in support of any applications which we can then forward to the appropriate Council Department on your behalf.
Customers can also now request a service at this library via the Customer Relationship Management system. This means that you can arrange for bulky waste collection, request a new bin, report any problems with street lighting or the highways, make an appointment for a Pest Control Officer to visit etc. All enquiries are recorded and sent electronically and customers are then given an individual reference number to refer back to if needed.
Tottington Library (Map showing location of Tottington Library)
Town Hall
Market Street
Tottington
BL8 3LN
Tel: 0161 253 6652
Fax: 01204 886517
E-mail: tottington.lib@bury.gov.uk
Tottington library opening times
| Day |
Opening Times |
| Monday |
9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. & 2.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. & 2.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. |
| Thursday |
9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. & 2.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. |
| Friday |
9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. & 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. |
