Online Resources
Access free online resources with your library membership, icluding newspapers, magazines, learning tools, research databases and trusted information sources.
Resource Categories
Newspapers, Magazines & eBooks
- PressReader: Read thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world, free with your library membership.
- BorrowBox: Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks free with your library membership and enjoy them on your device.
Family History
- Ancestry Library: Free access to National Census, Births, Marriages and Death Records.
- Picture Halton: Browse historic maps and see how local communities have changed over time.
- The Bitish Newspaper Archive: Free access to millions of archived newspapers.
- Historic Maps: Explore historic maps and see how local communities have changed over time.
- Halton Heritage: Learn about local heritage projects, collections and stories from across the borough.
Study & Learning
- Theory Test Pro: Prepare for your driving theory test with practice questions and mock exams.
- Go Citizen: Prepare for Life in the UK Test and understand the process of becoming a British citizen.
Reference & Research
- National Theatre Collection: Watch recorded performances from the National Theatre and explore a wide range of acclaimed productions.
- BFI Replay: Discover archive television and video recordings from the BFI, showcasing Britain's social and cultural history.
- Oxford Bibliographies: Access expert-curated reading lists and research guides across a wide range of academic subjects.
- Oxford Reference Online: Explore trusted dictionaries, encyclopaedias and reference resources covering a wide range of topics.
- Access to Research: Read academic articles and research papers leading scholarly publishers, free through the library.
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