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Are you interested in learning a new skill, gaining a
qualification, or do you learn for pleasure?
As well as books, our town centre libraries have a selection of
audio-visual material for loan, including language books and
multimedia courses; music CDs; spoken word cassettes and CDs of
classic novels, poetry and drama; and videos and DVDs of plays and
films. Search our online
library catalogue for resources to help you with your
learning.
If you cannot get to a library easily, check out the
online reference library or contact the
Ask a Kent Librarian team.
Family Learning
 We run family leaning activities in many of
our libraries. Contact your
local
library or consult our
events diary (this page opens in a new
window) for details of events happening near you.
RaW (this
link opens in a new window) - All Kent libraries are supporting the
BBC's RaW (Reading and Writing) Campaign which will help you
improve your reading and writing skills. You can find a wide range
of books and get free access to website in all of our
libraries.
Learning English as another language?
We have books, CDs and cassettes to help you.
Preparing for your British Citizenship test?
 The Life in Great Britain online course is
available in Ashford, Canterbury, County Central, Dartford,
Dover, Folkestone, Gravesend, Maidstone, Margate, Sevenoaks,
Sittingbourne, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells libraries.
It reproduces chapters 2 to 6 of the "Life in the United Kingdom: a
journey into Citizenship" published by the Home Office.
Additionally it includes speech, a glossary, revision tests at the
end of each section and full practice tests to help you prepare for
the actual UK Citizenship test.
Computers 
All of our libraries provide computers for public use with free
access to Microsoft software and to the internet. It's a good idea
to book in advance as they can get very busy. You can
book a computer online (this link opens in a
new window) or by visiting or phoning your local library.
If you have never used a computer before, many of our libraries
run taster sessions showing you how to get online. Ask at your
local library
for more information.
Interested in Family and Local History?
Find out more about what is available in our
libraries and
archives
centres, check relevant
online resources or look out for one of our family history
taster sessions.
The County Central Library at Springfield,
Maidstone holds materials that support studying for advanced and
degree level courses.
Major collections include
legislation, fine arts,
music, English literature,
business information,
drama and the performing arts.
Teachers looking for books to use in the
classroom should contact the Kent School Library Service. The team
can also help with training courses, advice and information.
County Central Library
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