Tameside Libraries - Information for Urdu speaking customers

Do you have any books in Urdu?

We have books in Urdu at Tameside Central Library in Ashton-under Lyne. The collections include:

• Suspense, romance, short stories, adventure and science fiction books
• Books on health & beauty, history, religion, poetry, cookery and biographies
• Islamic books in Urdu and English for adults and children
• Urdu/English dictionaries and books and tapes to help you improve your English
• Urdu Driving Theory books and Highway Code practice materials.

You can see some of the Urdu books on the catalogue here.

Do you have any newspapers or magazines?

Yes, here is a selection of magazines you might be interested in:

• Kiran Digest (Urdu) – Ashton Library
• Pakeeza Digest (Urdu) – Ashton Library
• Ruhani Digest (Urdu) – Ashton Library
• Sarguzashat Digest (Urdu) – Ashton Library
• Shoa Digest (Urdu) – Ashton Library
• Sachi Kahanian Digest (Urdu) – Ashton Library

Some of the magazines must be read in the Library but you can borrow copies of the Digests for 3 weeks. We also have daily newspapers and a wide range of magazines in English.

How do I join?

It is free to join the Library. Fill in a library joining form and bring proof of your address and signature. Children can join too, their form must be signed by their parent or guardian. All members are given a Library card.

What can I borrow?

Once you have joined, your Library card can be used at any Tameside Library. You can borrow up to 20 books for 3 weeks and return them to any Tameside Library.

Can I keep books longer than 3 weeks?

Your books must be returned to the Library on or before the date that is stamped on the book’s date label. If you want to keep them longer you can renew them for another 3 weeks as long as they have not been requested by anyone else. You can renew your books over the phone, over the internet or in person. If you return your books after the date they are due back you will be charged a fine, this will go up every day until you return them to the library. If you are under 18 you do not pay fines.

Can I use the computers?

All Tameside Libraries have computers that are free to use. Library members can have free access to the internet for up to 1 hour a day, every half hour following will be charged at 80p. An adult must be with children under 9 if they wish to use the internet. 

Did you know?

Libraries have lots more to offer than books and computers: 

• Library staff can answer questions, take payments and provide information about Council services.
• Libraries hold computer classes.
• You can practice questions from the Life in the UK test online using Go Citizen. This is free to all Library members.
• Photocopying.
• Study space and homework help.
• Story times and arts & crafts activities throughout the year.

When are you open?

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