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<h1 style="line-height: 1.5;">Welcome to the Barking and Dagenham Libraries!</h1>
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<h1><img style="height: 1em; width: 1em;" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/1f3a8.svg" alt="🎨" />&nbsp;Library Card Design Competition</h1>
<p>Calling all young artists aged 6 to 12! Design the next official Barking &amp; Dagenham Library card based on one of two exciting themes:</p>
<ol>
<li>The Heritage of Barking &amp; Dagenham</li>
<li>The Future of Barking &amp; Dagenham Libraries</li>
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<p>The winning design will be professionally printed and used as the borough&rsquo;s library card. Deadline: Friday, 19 September 2025.</p>
<p>Submit your artwork to: Universal.External@lbbd.gov.uk</p>
<p><strong>Brief Details:&nbsp;</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Open to children aged 6 to 12.</li>
<li>Must be a member of Barking and Dagenham Libraries. Not a member? <a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/user/register">Join NOW</a></li>
<li>Choose one of the two themes: Heritage of Barking &amp; Dagenham or Libraries in the Future.</li>
<li>Design must be clear and suitable for printing on a standard card size (86.5 x 54mm).</li>
<li>Entries must include child&rsquo;s full name and parent/guardian&rsquo;s name, address and contact number.</li>
<li>Submit artwork by email to Universal.External@lbbd.gov.uk by Friday,&nbsp; 31 October 2025. Please include child&rsquo;s full name, age, school, parent/guardian/carer&rsquo;s name, contact number and full address.</li>
<li>Winning design may be adjusted by our in-house design team for print suitability.</li>
<li>The winning design will be used on Barking &amp; Dagenham library cards.</li>
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<h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">Benefits of Library Membership:&nbsp;</h3>
<p style="line-height: 1.5;">Joining our libraries is quick, easy, and free. Membership of Barking and Dagenham Library offers you access to our library collections at our libraries and online, mobile apps, ebooks, audio &amp; video books, journals, online courses and all of these services are&nbsp;<strong>FREE</strong>* for all of our members to use including:&nbsp;</p>
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<li>A library card</li>
<li>Access to library mobile app to manage your account</li>
<li>Access to our collection of books, journals, and periodicals for adults and children</li>
<li>24/7 e-library access including online encyclopedias, dictionaries, magazines, newspapers, directories, maps, legal information, statistics, family history, streaming music</li>
<li>Access our library on the go through mobile apps</li>
<li>Borrow a wide range of items, including books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs</li>
<li>Access to Public PCs at our libraries</li>
<li>Access to libraries services at 17 local authorities part of The Libraries Consortium</li>
<li>FREE Access to online courses including Computer Training, Driving Theory Test, IELTS, Life in the UK test</li>
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<h3 style="line-height: 1.5;"><strong>Join the Library and Get your Library Membership Card:&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p style="line-height: 1.5;">Please&nbsp;<a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/user/register">click here</a>&nbsp;to join the Barking &amp; Dagenham Library. All you need is one proof of your name and current address. Acceptable documents for joining are:</p>
<p style="line-height: 1.5;">Acceptable documents are:</p>
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<li>Passport</li>
<li>Driving Licence</li>
<li>Council Tax</li>
<li>Rent Card</li>
<li>Bank Statement (less than three months old)</li>
<li>Utility Bill for electricity, gas or telephone (less than 3 months old)</li>
<li>Tenancy/Lease agreement</li>
<li>Medical Card</li>
<li>Benefit or Pension Book</li>
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<p style="line-height: 1.5;">Fill in the online application form&nbsp;<a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/user/register">by clicking here</a>!</p>
<p style="line-height: 1.5;">If you are aged 15 or under, you will need your parent or guardian to sign your application form.</p>
<p style="line-height: 1.5;">You will need to bring in proof of your name and address when you come to collect your library card if you join online.</p>
<p style="line-height: 1.5;">Your library card is non transferrable. You are responsible for all transactions on your card including computer access and loans.</p>
<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">The Libraries Consortium (TLC)</h2>
<p style="line-height: 1.5;">We are a member of The Libraries Consortium (TLC). By joining the Barking and Dagenham library, you also have full membership rights to libraries in these local authorities (subject to terms in each local authority). The information you supply will also be shared with the local authorities in the TLC for the provision of library services. For full details, please visit <a href="https://thelibrariesconsortium.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Libraries Consortium website.</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.5;">If you have library membership of any of the members of TLC local authorities you can use your library card at libraries in Barking and Dagenham.</p>
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<p>The Libraries Consortium (TLC) (until recently the London Libraries Consortium) has existed since 2002. It started with two boroughs and now is made up of 23 local authorities, of which 19 are London boroughs:</p>
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<p><a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/bookshelf">London Borough of Barking &amp; Dagenham</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://libraries.brent.gov.uk/bookshelf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">London Borough of Brent</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://libraries.croydon.gov.uk/bookshelf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">London Borough of Croydon</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://libraries.walthamforest.gov.uk/bookshelf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">London Borough of Waltham Forest</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/libraries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">London Borough of Hammersmith</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://libraries.haringey.gov.uk/bookshelf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">London Borough of Haringey</a></p>
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<h1><img style="height: 1em; width: 1em;" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/1f3a8.svg" alt="🎨" />&nbsp;Library Card Design Competition</h1>
<p>Calling all young artists aged 6 to 12! Design the next official Barking &amp; Dagenham Library card based on one of two exciting themes:</p>
<ol>
<li>The Heritage of Barking &amp; Dagenham</li>
<li>The Future of Barking &amp; Dagenham Libraries</li>
</ol>
<p>The winning design will be professionally printed and used as the borough&rsquo;s library card. Deadline: Friday, 19 September 2025.</p>
<p>Submit your artwork to: Universal.External@lbbd.gov.uk</p>
<p><strong>Brief Details:&nbsp;</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Open to children aged 6 to 12.</li>
<li>Must be a member of Barking and Dagenham Libraries.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Not a member? <a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/user/register">Join Now</a> or visit your local library.</li>
<li>Choose one of the two themes: Heritage of Barking &amp; Dagenham or Libraries in the Future.</li>
<li>Design must be clear and suitable for printing on a standard card size (86.5 x 54mm).</li>
<li>Entries must include child&rsquo;s full name and parent/guardian&rsquo;s name, address and contact number.</li>
<li>Submit artwork by email to Universal.External@lbbd.gov.uk by Friday,&nbsp; 31 October 2025. Please include child&rsquo;s full name, age, school, parent/guardian/carer&rsquo;s name, contact number and full address.</li>
<li>Winning design may be adjusted by our in-house design team for print suitability.</li>
<li>The winning design will be used on Barking &amp; Dagenham library cards.</li>
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<p><strong>Complete Terms &amp; Conditions</strong><strong>:&nbsp;</strong><br />Library Card Design Competition &ndash; 2025</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Eligibility:</strong> The competition is open to children aged 6 to 12 who live or attend school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and also a member of Barking and Dagenham Libraries. Not a member? <a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/user/register">Join Now</a> or visit your local library.</li>
<li><strong>Themes:</strong>&nbsp;Entrants are invited to submit one original design based on one of the following themes:</li>
<li>&bull; The Heritage of Barking &amp; Dagenham<br />&bull; Barking &amp; Dagenham Libraries in the Future</li>
<li><strong>Design Specifications:</strong>&nbsp;Designs should be suitable for a library card the size of a standard bank card: 86.5mm x 54mm (thickness 0.76mm). Keep the artwork simple and bold so it remains legible at small size. Digital or hand-drawn entries are accepted.</li>
<li><strong>Adjustments for Print:</strong>&nbsp;The in-house Communications and Design team may adjust the winning design to ensure print suitability. Adjustments may include resizing, repositioning, or refining design elements.</li>
<li><strong>Submission Details:</strong>&nbsp;Entries must include the child&rsquo;s full name, age and school as well as the parent or guardian&rsquo;s name, address, and contact phone number. Email entries to: Universal.External@lbbd.gov.uk</li>
<li><strong>Deadline and Results:</strong>&nbsp;The deadline for submissions is Friday, 31 October 2025. Results will be announced the week beginning Monday, 17 November 2025.</li>
<li><strong>Judging:</strong>&nbsp;Entries will be judged by a panel. Judging will be based on creativity, relevance to theme, and how well the design works on a small card.</li>
<li><strong>Prize:</strong>&nbsp;The winning design will be printed and distributed as the official Barking &amp; Dagenham Library card. The winner may be invited to an official launch event.</li>
<li><strong>Copyright:</strong>&nbsp;The design must be original. By entering, the child and their parent/guardian/carer grant Barking and Dagenham Council permission to reproduce the artwork on library cards and promotional materials.</li>
<li><strong>Changes to the Terms &amp; Conditions:</strong>&nbsp;Barking and Dagenham Council reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions without prior notice.</li>
<li><strong>Further Information:&nbsp;</strong>Please email Universal.External@lbbd.gov.uk for any queries.</li>
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<h2>Online Resources on the Go</h2>
<p>You don&rsquo;t need to visit the library to find quality information, books, and magazines to read. The library service subscribes to a number of online services, bringing reliable information to you. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Barking and Dagenham Council cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers. If you come across any external links that don't work, we would be grateful if you could report them to us by emailing <a href="mailto:libraries@lbbd.gov.uk">libraries@lbbd.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With an Internet connection, you can access these resources on your computer, laptop, tablet, and mobile phone or computers at our libraries! To access these FREE* online resources, you need to have your library card number and PIN. You will need an email address to access some of these services.</p>
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<p>Please click on underlined text to go to the specific website where you can use your library credentials to log in and access the resources.</p>
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Thousands of newspapers and magazines. Access more than 7,000 top publications from around the globe.<br />
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<p><a href="http://www.accesstoresearch.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Access to Research</a></p>
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<p>Access to Research has free access to millions of academic articles and published research. Get in-depth information on topics including art, architecture, business, engineering, history, languages, politics, philosophy, mathematics and the sciences.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>This resource is only available on computers in&nbsp;Barking and Dagenham Libraries&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Local Studies and Archives Centre.</p>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://lbbd.gocitizen.co.uk/library/n7j5ulaee2i" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Life in the UK Citizenship Test Preparation</a></p>
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<p>Go Citizen&nbsp;is a free online study resource for candidates preparing for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Life in the UK Test</a>. It includes an online version of the latest official study materials licensed from the Home Office (which publishes the handbook) plus hundreds of practice test questions in the same format as the official test. You can take the tests as many times as you like, and track your progress.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.thecomputerschool.net/smartcart/scart_skillsindex.php?logname=bdlm2015&amp;logtype=7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.thecomputerschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/logo.png" width="276" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.thecomputerschool.net/smartcart/scart_skillsindex.php?logname=bdlm2015&amp;logtype=7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Computer School</a></p>
<div>
<p>The Computer School provides IT-based lessons and tutorials. All content is presented in an easy-to-follow, quick lesson format, with clear, precise, step-by-step instructions. It includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>computer basics</li>
<li>staying safe online</li>
<li>technology basics</li>
<li>Microsoft</li>
<li>Apple</li>
<li>Android</li>
<li>social media and networking</li>
<li>Dreamweaver</li>
<li>and much more.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.learnmyway.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.learnmyway.com/assets/images/learn-my-way-logo.png" alt="Learn My Way logo" width="134" height="97" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.learnmyway.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn My Way - Free Online Courses on Digital Skills, Managing Money and Health</a></p>
<p>All Barking and Dagenham&nbsp;libraries&nbsp;are registered as UK online Centres. Learn My Way is a website of free online courses for beginners, helping people develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. Courses on managing your money online and improving health online and staying safe online are included.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.digitalunite.com/technology-guides" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.digitalunite.com/sites/default/files/digital_unite_logo.png" alt="Home" width="97" height="81" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.digitalunite.com/guides" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Digital Unite - Improve your Computer Skills</a></p>
<p>Whether you are an independent learner or a digital champion, this site has everything you need to improve your computer skills and boost your digital confidence.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://lbbd.theorytestpro.co.uk/students/new" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://assets.theorytestpro.co.uk/assets_2/logo-be14e50f7c72f4dbcf5f4623e5051cae455f030044fac2ee4a15617aee7062c9.svg" width="133" height="56" /> </a></p>
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<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://lbbd.theorytestpro.co.uk/library/12ojxun7svta" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Driving Theory Test</a></p>
<div>
<p>Theory Test Pro is a realistic online simulation of the UK&rsquo;s driving theory test. Free to use, it is suitable for anyone learning to drive a car, motorbike, passenger vehicle, or heavy goods vehicle. All the material is licensed from DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), which sets the test.</p>
<p>It contains:</p>
<ul>
<li>questions similar to those asked in the official test</li>
<li>hazard perception video clips&nbsp;</li>
<li>an online version of the Highway Code</li>
<li>login to the driving theory test</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://thunder.cdn.overdrive.com/logo-resized/1835?1617192510" alt="Logo for The Libraries Consortium" width="216" height="78" /></p>
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<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://tlc.overdrive.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eBooks and Audiobooks</a></p>
<div>
<p>Library members can download digital books, comics, graphic novels, and audiobooks for all ages for free and read them on a computer, tablet, or mobile. And can also be accessed via the <a href="https://meet.libbyapp.com/">Libby eBook App</a> too.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://meet.libbyapp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.overdrive.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.contentstack.io%2Fv3%2Fassets%2Fbltf6a42d9e46f07d48%2Fblt7400dbcb55870496%2F62d0397611921e115b9516e3%2FLibbywordmark_tagline.svg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" width="167" height="51" /> </a></p>
<p>Books can be taken out for either 7 or 14 days. At the end of the lending period, the books will automatically expire, so no overdue charges, but you will no longer be able to access them. However, you can download them again if you wish.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Use your library card number to log in to London Libraries Consortium collection. You will be asked to create an online account. You will need your library card number and a PIN number, available from any&nbsp;local library.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_a034a9dc-fb92-4a37-8c0e-b30ae102311b_637956460940602340/public" /></p>
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<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://library.eb.co.uk/storelibrarycard?id=londonboroughlibrary&amp;target=/levels/adult" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Encyclopaedia Britannica</a></p>
<div>
<p>One of the world&rsquo;s best-known reference works, Britannica provides information on art, history, geography, science and many other subjects, supplemented by links to magazine articles and websites. It&rsquo;s also a good source of related illustrations and video content.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Library members can access a choice of three age-specific sections:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://library.eb.co.uk/storelibrarycard?id=londonboroughlibrary&amp;target=/levels/adult" target="_blank" rel="noopener">adult (for ages 14+)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://library.eb.co.uk/storelibrarycard?id=londonboroughlibrary&amp;target=/levels/student&amp;loggedin=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">student (for ages 11 to 14)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://library.eb.co.uk/storelibrarycard?id=londonboroughlibrary&amp;target=/levels/junior&amp;loggedin=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">junior (for ages 5 to 11)</a></li>
</ul>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://llc.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_US/ancestry/?rm=BARKING+%26+DAGE0%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C0%7C%7C%7Ctrue" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_a034a9dc-fb92-4a37-8c0e-b30ae102311b_637956460960861165/public" width="166" height="167" /></a></p>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://llc.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_US/ancestry/?rm=BARKING+%26+DAGE0%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C0%7C%7C%7Ctrue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Family History - Ancestry Library</a></p>
<div>
<p>Our libraries and the Archives and Local Studies Centre offer access to the Ancestry Library Edition, a great place to start for anyone researching their family history. This service is not available remotely, it can only be accessed in one of our libraries or at the Archives and Local Studies Centre.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>It contains over 4 billion names in worldwide historical records, including national birth, marriage, and death indexes for England and Wales, and census records from 1841 to 1911.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=53" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_a034a9dc-fb92-4a37-8c0e-b30ae102311b_638302090272307540/public" width="210" height="67" /></a></p>
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<div>
<p><a href="http://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=53" target="_blank" rel="noopener">International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training</a></p>
<p>The IELTS provides free online practice resources for its general training. It<strong> </strong>is for those who need to know English for secondary education, work experience or training courses. It focuses on basic language skills needed in social life and the workplace. The website includes tutorials, video advice, mock tests, and activities.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=52" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_a034a9dc-fb92-4a37-8c0e-b30ae102311b_638302090272307540/public" width="210" height="67" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=52" target="_blank" rel="noopener">International English Langauge Testing System (IELTS) Academic Training</a></p>
<p>The IELTS provides free online practice resources for its academic training tests. It is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.issuesonline.co.uk/subscription/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.issuesonline.co.uk/resources/images/header/logo_2020.png" alt="Independence Issues Online" width="266" height="47" /> </a></p>
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<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://www.issuesonline.co.uk/subscription/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issues Online - research into contemporary issues</a></p>
<div>
<p>Issues is a reference source made up of articles addressing contemporary social issues, such as rights and discrimination, drugs, crime, and the environment.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s very useful for school and college projects and general interest and there are links to statistics and official and other useful websites.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.oxfordartonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/gmo_banner_animated.gif" width="374" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oxfordartonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Art Online</a></p>
<div>
<p>Oxford Art Online is the gateway to Oxford&rsquo;s art reference works. It includes more than&nbsp;200,000 articles that span ancient to contemporary art and architecture, as well as over 15,000 images of works of art, structures, plans, and artist signatures.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Use your library card number to log in to Oxford Art Online. If your library card starts with 28069 you will need to enter <strong>lbbd&nbsp;</strong>before entering your library card number.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.oed.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/com.idmgroup.oed100.sounds.prod/wp-content/uploads/OED-banner.gif" width="384" height="48" /> </a></p>
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<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oed.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford English Dictionary</a></p>
<div>
<p>The Oxford English Dictionary is the most comprehensive English dictionary in the world. It not only gives you the full meaning of a word but explains its origins and history.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://premium.oxforddictionaries.com/account/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/od_banner.gif" width="384" height="48" /> </a></p>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://premium.oxforddictionaries.com/account/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Dictionaries</a></p>
<p>Oxford Dictionaries puts the following language information at your fingertips:</p>
<ul>
<li>English</li>
<li>German</li>
<li>Chinese</li>
<li>Spanish</li>
<li>Italian</li>
<li>Arabic</li>
<li>French</li>
<li>Russian</li>
<li>Portuguese</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://www.oxforddnb.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/dnb_banner_animated.gif" width="374" height="48" /> </a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oxforddnb.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Dictionary of National Biography</a></p>
<div>
<p>The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography features thousands of detailed biographies of people either born in Britain or who made significant contributions to British history.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>No one living is included, but its coverage is updated with additional biographies three times a year. You can find biographies by name, subject area and place.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Use your library card number to log in to Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. If your library card starts with 28069 you will need to enter&nbsp;<strong>lbbd&nbsp;</strong>before entering your library card number.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/gmo_banner_animated.gif" width="375" height="48" /> </a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Music Online</a></p>
<div>
<p>Oxford Music Online is the authoritative resource for music research with over 57,000 articles written by more than 6,000 scholars charting the diverse history and cultures of music around the globe.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Use your library card number to log in to Oxford Music Online. If your library card starts with 28069 you will need to enter&nbsp;<strong>lbbd&nbsp;</strong>before entering your library card number.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.oxfordreference.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/images/librarian/dnb_banner_animated.gif" width="374" height="48" /> </a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oxfordreference.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Reference Online</a></p>
<div>
<p>Oxford Reference Online contains a vast collection of reference books covering everything from accountancy to zoology.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Use your library card number to log in to Oxford Reference Online. If your library card starts with 28069 you will need to enter&nbsp;<strong>lbbd&nbsp;</strong>before entering your library card number.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://reading-well.org.uk/books/books-on-prescription" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://tra-resources.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/entries/image/536/TRA_READING_WELL_LOGO_CMYK_PRIMARY_compressed.jpg" width="173" height="100" /> </a></p>
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</div>
<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://reading-well.org.uk/books/books-on-prescription" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reading Well Books on Prescription</a></p>
<div>
<p>Reading Well helps you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using helpful reading.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The books are chosen by health experts and people living with the conditions covered. People can be recommended a title by a health professional, or they can visit their local library and take a book out for free.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=55" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://clarityenglish.com/assets/images/TB-icon.png" alt="Tense Buster logo" width="211" height="155" /> </a></p>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.clarityenglish.com/library/LBBD/index.php?pc=55">Tense Buster - English Language Practise</a></p>
<div>
<p>Tense Buster will help you to understand key areas of grammar in English. It&rsquo;s suitable for anyone wishing to improve their understanding of English grammar and is also suitable for ESOL students at A2 level and above. There is also a 6-week course option that provides suitable study units that help you improve your English.&nbsp;The site covers:</p>
<ul>
<li>nouns</li>
<li>verbs</li>
<li>adjectives</li>
<li>articles</li>
<li>tutorials</li>
<li>tests</li>
<li>activities</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>

Online Resources

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<p>Come and use the computers for adults and for children at your local libraries.</p>
<p>If you need support, our digital champions or staff can help you. Just speak to a staff member if you need help or call&nbsp;<a href="tel:020 8724 8725">020 8724 8725</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="tel:020 8227 3942">020 8227 3942</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>We also have free Wi-Fi if you are using your own laptop, tablet or smart phone.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<h1><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Inclusive Digital Zones</span></h1>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Our Inclusive Digital Zones will help remove some of the barriers to digital technology that many people with disabilities face.</p>
<p>These innovative zones aim to enhance our library facilities, so they are more accessible to all members of the community - regardless of age, abilities, or digital literacy. <a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/digital-content/libraries-for-all/inclusive-digital-zones">Read more</a></p>
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<h1>Borrow a Portable Reader</h1>
<p>The portable, battery-powered Optelec ClearReader+ instantly reads aloud printed text in a natural voice, making it perfect for enjoying books, recipes, and more anywhere you go. Read more</p>
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Libraries for All

volunteering

<h1>Volunteering</h1>
<div>
<p>Thank you for your interest in joining the LBBD Volunteering Team, helping residents in our community that need support and guidance. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we have worked with local voluntary organisations to get support out to people that need it.</p>
<p>Volunteering for the council also offers the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, meet new people and it is a pathway towards seeking employment or further education.</p>
<p>The LBBD volunteering team have recently reopened up a variety of volunteering opportunities with more to come as we slowly recover from the pandemic, so if you would like to join our team, supporting our services and residents, please sign up:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=40f3a843-a79c-4f6e-9082-7af50493e1cf&amp;ApplicationFormNumber=1">Sign up as a volunteer</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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Volunteering

healthy-lifestyles

<h2>NewMe, Healthy Lifestyle Services for our residents!</h2>
<p>Get FREE local support with exercising, eating healthy, and stopping smoking. You can contact Healthy Lifestyles Team on 020 8724 8018, via email at <a href="mailto:healthy.lifestyles@lbbd.gov.uk">healthy.lifestyles@lbbd.gov.uk</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For full details on the Healthy Lifestyles, please <a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/newme-healthy-lifestyle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit our web page.</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/stop-smoking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stop Smoking</a></p>
<p>Quitting smoking is good for your health and your family&rsquo;s health. Giving up smoking can be a real challenge.&nbsp;Our <a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/stop-smoking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stop smoking page</a> has information about our stop smoking service and one to one support.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Sign up to our free programmes</h2>
<p>To sign up to our any of our free programmes, please fill out our form below and a member of our team will aim to be in touch with you within five working days.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/form/join-newme">Sign up to one of our free programmes</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Join our online programmes</h2>
<p>You can attend any of our exercise, healthy eating, stopping smoking and play and communication sessions online throughout the week, from the comfort of your own home. Our online healthy lifestyles programme you can take part in:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/whats-on">Online events</a></p>

Healthy Lifestyles

room-bookings

<h2>Room bookings</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To book a room at Barking Learning Centre or Dagenham Library email <a href="mailto:blcroombookings@lbbd.gov.uk">blcroombookings@lbbd.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or call 020 8724 5135</p>
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whats-on

<p><strong>Welcome to your Community and Family Hub Calendar!</strong><br />Discover a wealth of events and activities happening right in your neighbourhood! This calendar is your one-stop shop for everything going on at your local Community and Family Hubs, as well as other community partners and locations.</p>
<p><strong>Find what you are looking for:</strong><br />Use the search bar to filter events by keyword or location. You can also choose a specific date from the date picker. Explore similar events by clicking a tag (colourful rectangle) to see all categorised events.<br /><br /><strong>We want to hear from you!</strong><br />If you can not find the event you are looking for, or if you spot any incorrect information, please contact us at:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Unviersal.External@lbbd.gov.uk">Unviersal.External@lbbd.gov.uk</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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All of the Asterix stories feature references to Obelix falling into the druid's cauldron of magic potion when he was about six years old. This was the event through which he derived his phenomenal physical strength. Here is the full story of how it happened.

How Obelix fell into the magic potion when he was a little boy

How Obelix fell into the magic potion when he was a little boy

By: Goscinny, 1926-1977, creator.

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