Libraries news updates

You can now borrow thermal imaging cameras from Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury and Trowbridge libraries or reserve them for free and collect them from any Wiltshire library.

Reservations can be placed by contacting your local library (opens new window) or logging in to the library online catalogue (opens new window) and searching for 'thermal imaging camera'.

You can now borrow activity tracker watches and blood pressure monitors from the following libraries:

Bradford on Avon Library (opens new window)
Calne Community Hub and Library (opens new window)
Chippenham Library (opens new window)
Corsham Library (opens new window)
Devizes Library (opens new window)
Melksham Library (opens new window)
Royal Wootton Bassett Library (opens new window)
Salisbury Library (opens new window)
Trowbridge Library (opens new window)
Warminster Library (opens new window)
North mobile library - Routes (opens new window)
South mobile library - Routes (opens new window)

Libraries in Wiltshire are extending a warm welcome to all and providing a range of help, support, advice and comfort to people who may be struggling, or want tips to help with the cost of living.

Wiltshire libraries are offering:

a free warm space to sit, stay and take part in activities
hot drinks, where possible
signposting to Warm and Safe Wiltshire (opens new window) for energy advice and community partners who can support you through the rising cost of living
free SIMs and mobile data at Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Warminster libraries to those that meet the National Databank eligibility criteria

Our libraries also offer free access to books, newspapers, Wi-Fi, computers and digital support.

For people who are housebound or who struggle to get to the library, libraries provide a home library service.

For more details about any of our services, contact your local library or email libraryenquiries@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).

Wiltshire Libraries are working with the Good Things Foundation to distribute free SIMs and mobile data to people in need. The National Databank scheme (opens new window) is supported by UK mobile networks including Vodafone, O2 and Three.

The free SIMs and mobile data will be available from Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Warminster libraries from Monday 30 January 2023.

To be able to access the National Databank you must be 18+ years-old and from a low-income household. One or more of the following must also be true:

you have no or poor access to the internet at home
you have no or poor access to the internet away from home
you can't afford your existing monthly contract or top-up

If you meet the criteria, contact Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury, Trowbridge or Warminster libraries to find out more and to book an appointment or complete the National Databank application form.

Download the Solus library app from the App Store (opens new window) or Google Play Store (opens new window) to quickly renew and request items on your phone or tablet. The Location ID is WILTS.

Amesbury Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Bradford on Avon Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Calne Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Chippenham Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Corsham Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Devizes Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Malmesbury Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Marlborough Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Melksham Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Royal Wootton Bassett Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Salisbury Library on Facebook (opens new window)

Tidworth Library on Facebook (opens new window)