New to Slough Libraries
If you’ve just joined the library, make sure you enjoy the variety of services available from Slough Libraries. If you’re not yet a member, don’t miss out! Anyone can join the library for free.
Follow the links below to find out more about what we offer.
Join today!
It’s easy to join using the online form on Slough Libraries catalogue and it's free. Just go to Join the library.
Joining and using the library
Find out more about joining the library and how to borrow books and other items from us by looking at our Joining and using the library page.
Local libraries and mobile library
Visit Local Libraries and mobile library to find a library near you and check when we’re open. We also offer a mobile and home library service for those who find it difficult to come to the library.
What’s in your libraries?
Check What's in your libraries? for details of our range of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and videos, talking books and language courses. (If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can request books and journal articles and suggest any item for library stock. See Requests and suggestions for more information on requesting items not in stock.)
Library catalogue
Search the library catalogue for items held by Slough Libraries. You can also reserve items, check what you have on loan, renew your loans, and access online resources 24 hours a day.
Computers and the internet
Visit our Computers and the internet page to find out how you can use computers with internet access for free and join a computing course in the library.
Events, activities and courses
We have a wide programme of regular and special events for adults and children. A range of courses are also offered eg, computing, basic skills and healthy living. For more information look at Events, activities and courses.
Books and reading
Go to Books and reading to get inspired for your next read and find out about reading groups.
Finding information
Whatever information you need, our resources and information expertise means that we can help you find information on all kinds of subjects. Check our Finding information page to see how we can help if you are looking for information.
Local and family history
Slough Library has extensive resources for researching the history of the area and tracing your family history. Visit our Local and family history pages for more information about our resources.
Young zones
We have special pages for children and teens! Go to Children and under 5s and Teen zone.
New to Slough?
Slough community information database
Slough community information database has details of local groups and societies, halls for hire, places of worship, sports clubs, hotels and guesthouses in Slough and the surrounding area.
Slough History Online
Visit Slough History Online for photographs, newspapers, articles, stories and memories.
Slough Borough Council
For information on other council services check other pages from Slough Borough Council. You can check Slough's What’s on section and find out more about the town in the My town section.