Millom Library

Library facilities

The library provides:

• browsing and borrowing
• computer access
• printing and photocopying
• loanable storysacks
• loanable dementia bags
• reading group loans
• hearing aid batteries
• free requests
• free wifi
• toilets
• in person activities and events

How to get here

The library is on Salthouse Road, adjacent to school.

There's car parking to the front of the library.

Nearest train station is Millom. 

Log in to your library account

Here you can search the catalogue, view your library account and renew items.

Login to your library account

If you're not a member, you can apply for a library membership.

Events

We offer a range of events across our libraries, such as author talks and learning events.

To browse or book, search our Cumberland Eventbrite page

Activities

A list of activities at this library.

Millom History Group

Join us to help uncover Millom’s amazing history. Anyone interested in history is more than welcome.

When:  Every first Saturday of the month 10am to 12pm.

Photography

Welcoming group whether you`re an experienced photographer or keen hobbyist; come along, develop new skills, share ideas, get creative.

When: Every last Tuesday of the month 10.30am to 11.30am.

Sensory and quiet time

Enjoy a quiet atmosphere with sensory resources for both adults and children.

When: Wednesday 3.45pm to 4.45pm.

Lego Club

Lego themed fun for children over 5. Please note this is an unsupervised activity so parents and carers need to stay and join in with the construction work.

When: Every Tuesday 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Rhyme Time

Regular rhyme sessions for under 5`s with their parent and carers.

When: Every Wednesday during term time 10am to 10.45am.

Tech Time

Drop-in for anyone with IT queries - Tablets, Phones or Laptops - with friendly advice from our IT volunteer.

When: Every Tuesday 10am to 12pm.

Creative writing group

A new group who get together to work on their creative writing skills, new members are welcome. Ask as member of staff or come along to the next meeting for more information.

When: Every Monday 1pm to 3pm.

Social @ the library

Come along and join us to meet new people, chat and enjoy varied activity sessions.

When: Every Friday 1pm to 3pm.

Health and wellbeing support

This library provides:

• Macmillan cancer drop-in and cancer awareness - this is through the Macmillan Cancer information Project
• specialist collection of books and DVDs to answer questions on autism
• dementia resource bags - these are aimed for use at home with individuals or family members affected by dementia to promote reminiscence or discussions

Books that can help with your health and wellbeing

Books can be recommended by GPs or other health professionals from the relevant Reading Well list.

Reading Well collections available at Carlisle library:

• Reading Well for mental health
• Reading Well for dementia

The books can be borrowed and requested free of charge.

Read more on our health and wellbeing support page.

Social stories

Social stories have been created to help you when you are visiting a library.  They describe what you can expect when you visit the library, including where things are located and what kinds of items you can borrow. Reading this social story before a visit can help you feel more comfortable and confident about your visit. If you still have questions about visiting the library, please contact us.