Hampshire Library Service
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With thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines - there's always something to keep you entertained
Digital Library
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BorrowBox eBooks
Access a huge library of eAudiobooks and eBooks. Download up to five items at a time, directly to your personal device.
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PressReader
An all-you-can-read digital newsstand. Get free access to thousands of magazines, newspapers and publications.
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RBdigital
Online access to hundreds of magazines and periodicals.
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The British Newspaper Archive
Access hundreds of historic newspapers from all over Britain and Ireland.
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Find My Past
Browse thousands of census, parish, military and migration records.
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And much more in our Digital Library
Enjoy free access to all resources in our digital library
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Support Hampshire Libraries to deliver valuable services to the community
Digital library
Download audiobooks, access census records or prepare for your next big exam with our growing range of digital resources.
Services for you
From free courses and live music to equipment hire and special access services - find out what your local library can do for you.
About us
Hampshire's library service is one of the biggest in the country. Take a look at our strategy, stock policy, vision and key statistics.
What's new?
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Scribe Tribe Young Writer of 2020
We’ve teamed up with award-winning local author, Ali Sparkes, to discover the Scribe Tribe Young Writer of 2020. If you’re aged 9-14 with a brilliant imagination and a passion for writing, it could be you!
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May's eTitles
Each month a collection both eBooks and eAudiobooks, become available to download. There’s an almost unlimited number of copies of each title, meaning there’s no wait, no fuss or reserving; just download and enjoy right away.
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Online Rhymetime
Missing Rhymetime? Sit down with your little ones and sign along with us to some classic nursery rhymes!
