Our facilities
Printing
Black and white and colour printing is available for a small fee. Print in A4 or A3 from our computers or your own laptop.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. You can log in on your phone, tablet or laptop.
Parking
At Horncastle Library, we have limited free parking spaces, including accessible parking.
Library Shop
Our library shop stocks a lovely range of gifts, toys, jewellery, bags and cards, so have a browse and find that perfect something for yourself or someone just as special.
Local Studies
We have a small collection of local studies resources for reference use covering the history of Horncastle and the surrounding area. Our collection includes:
- Books: A small collection of publications covering the history of Horncastle and the surrounding areas including ‘Transport – Bus and Rail in Horncastle’ and 3 files of information on Roman Horncastle.
- Directories: A small selection of titles such as Kellys and Whites covering a variety of years between 1856 and 1937.
- Newspapers on Microfilm: The Horncastle News 1885-2021 (incomplete). A Microfilm Reader is available to use. To book the Reader or check whether the year you want is available, please contact the team direct.
- Illustrations: A small collection of photographs, of Horncastle and the surrounding area dating from 1890 onwards.
- Ephemera: A small collection covering Horncastle and the surrounding area.
Workspaces at Horncastle Library
We have limited workspaces at Horncastle Library that are free for everyone to use. They're available on a first come, first served basis.
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Featured skills courses
Career active
Boost your career with this free resource for library members, including tips and videos on CVs, application forms and interviews.
Theory test pro
Pass your driving theory test first time with this free resource. Practice with a full bank of official questions licensed from the DSA.
Learn my way
Improve your IT skills with this do-it-yourself course, supported by our friendly library staff.
Learning and Research
From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Horncastle Library.
Newspaper records
Discover digital newspaper archives from major publications including The Times and the Financial Times.
Ancestry tools
Dive into the past and trace your family tree using free ancestry tools such as Find My Past and Who’s Who and Who Was Who.
Oxford reference resources
Access a range of reference tools online including Oxford Dictionaries and Oxford Bibliographies.
Britannica online
As a library member, you can access the adult, junior or student edition of Britannica Online for free.
Community support
From money matters to legal advice, we offer a range of services to support everyone in our communities.
Barclays Bank Drop-ins
Speak to your local Barclays Community Banking Team.
Support groups
From community IT sessions to banking advice from Barclays, there are plenty of support groups at Horncastle Library, no matter what you're struggling with.
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