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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>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>
<li>Access to Ziptales - a reading platform for children</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</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 22 local authorities in the TLC for the provision of library services. For full details, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://thelibrariesconsortium.org.uk/">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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<h1>Libraries &amp; Community Hubs Christmas &amp; New Year Opening Hours</h1>
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<p><strong>Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!</strong></p>
<p>Please note the opening hours of our Libraries and Community Hubs during the Christmas and New Year period!</p>
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<p>You can access free online information, resources, eBooks, audiobooks, driving theory test pro, IELTS, dictionaries, Life in the UK Test, newspapers and magazines, view the catalogue and renew books by using the&nbsp;<a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/user/login">online libraries services</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/digital-content/libraries/library-on-the-go">mobile apps</a>&nbsp;at any time - simply use your library card number and PIN.&nbsp; If you have forgotten your pin/password, try to&nbsp;<a href="https://libraries.lbbd.gov.uk/user/reset-password">reset your pin or password</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Libraries and Community Hubs:&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<li>Barking Learning Centre Community Hub</li>
<li>Becontree Community Hub</li>
<li>Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub (previously known as Robert Jeyes Community Library)</li>
<li>Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub</li>
<li>Gascoigne Children's Centre</li>
<li>Heath Community Hub (previously known as William Bellamy)</li>
<li>Marks Gate Community Hub</li>
<li>Thames Community Hub (previously known as Sue Bramley)</li>
<li>Village Community Hub (previosly known as Leys)</li>
<li>Valence Library</li>
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<h1>Festive Opening Hours</h1>
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<li><strong>Monday, 23 December 2024</strong>
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<li>All libraries and community hubs are open as at their usual times except</li>
<li>Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub is closed.</li>
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<li><strong>Tuesday, 24 December 2024</strong>
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<li>All libraries and community hubs are open as at their usual times except</li>
<li>Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub is closed.</li>
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<li><strong>Wednesday, 25 December 2024 (Christmas Day)</strong>
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<li>All libraries and community hubs are closed.</li>
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<li><strong>Thursday, 26 December 2024 (Boxing Day)</strong>
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<li>All libraries and community hubs are closed.</li>
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<li><strong>Friday, 27 December 2024</strong>
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<li>All libraries and community hubs are closed.</li>
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<li><strong>Saturday, 28 December 2024</strong>
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<li>Barking Learning Centre Community Hub: 9am - 5pm</li>
<li>Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub: 9am - 5pm</li>
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<li><strong>Sunday, 29 December 2024</strong><br />
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<li>Barking Learning Centre Community Hub: 10am - 4pm</li>
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<li><strong>Monday, 30 December 2024</strong>​​​​​​​<strong>​​​​​​​</strong>
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<li>Barking Learning Centre Community Hub: 9am - 5pm</li>
<li>Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub: 9am - 5pm</li>
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<li><strong>Tuesday, 31 December 2024</strong>
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<li>Barking Learning Centre Community Hub: 9am - 5pm</li>
<li>Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub: 9am - 5pm</li>
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<li><strong>Wednesday, 1 January 2025 (New Year's Day)</strong>
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<li>All libraries and community hubs are closed.</li>
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<li><strong>Thursday, 2 January 2025 - Sunday, 5 January 2025</strong>
<ul>
<li>All libraries and community hubs are open as at their usual times except</li>
<li>Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub is closed.</li>
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</li>
</ul>
<p>Please use our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/contact-us">out-of-hours services</a> to contact the council.</p>
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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>
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<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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<p><a href="https://www.pressreader.com/uk">PressReader</a></p>
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>
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<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><a href="https://lbbd.gocitizen.co.uk/students/new" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://assets.gocitizen.co.uk/assets_2/logo_gc-9c2f691a48d92a7df4ce060f6ca0eae50eb2d9506d48ab5ad85bc3731704a1d1.svg" width="276" height="30" /> </a></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>
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<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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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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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<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://lbbd.theorytestpro.co.uk/library/12ojxun7svta" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Driving Theory Test</a></p>
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<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>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://tlc.overdrive.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eBooks and Audiobooks</a></p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<p>Library members can access a choice of three age-specific sections:</p>
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<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>
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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">Family History - Ancestry Library</a></p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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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<p tabindex="0"><a href="https://www.issuesonline.co.uk/subscription/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Issues Online - research into contemporary issues</a></p>
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<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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<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>
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<p tabindex="0"><a href="http://www.oxforddnb.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford Dictionary of National Biography</a></p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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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<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>
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<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>
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<p tabindex="0">&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_a034a9dc-fb92-4a37-8c0e-b30ae102311b_637956460987725015/public" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ziptales.co.uk/subs/barking/index.php?bar=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ziptales - Reading for Children</a></p>
<p>Ziptales helps make reading fun for children aged 4 to 12+ years. Its content supports the National Curriculum and suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2 and the International Baccalaureate.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Ziptales online library consists of over 550 interactive stories and activities with:</p>
<ul>
<li>voice-overs</li>
<li>animations</li>
<li>quizzes</li>
<li>games</li>
</ul>
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Digital Resources

volunteering

<h1>Volunteering</h1>
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<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>
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Volunteering

social-prescribing

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<h1>Social Prescribing</h1>
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<p><img style="width: auto; height: auto;" src="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/sites/default/files/inline-images/Social-prescribing.jpg" alt="Social Prescribing - Be more active, be more socially connected, be healthier, live well and more independently, support your mental wellbeing, support with your finances." data-entity-uuid="20b37ba5-83ed-4a42-80ee-f2ee3b4f7d8c" data-entity-type="file" /></p>
<p>The service helps you improve your health and wellbeing and to make positive life changes. The Social Prescribing Team can help you:</p>
<ul>
<li>be more active&nbsp;</li>
<li>be more socially connected&nbsp;</li>
<li>be healthier</li>
<li>live well and more independently&nbsp;</li>
<li>support your mental wellbeing&nbsp;</li>
<li>support with your finances</li>
</ul>
<h2>What is Social Prescribing?</h2>
<p>Social prescribing enables a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional to refer you to a specialist link worker to talk about the issues you are facing and find the right services to support you.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Link workers give people time, focusing on &lsquo;what matters to me&rsquo; and taking a holistic approach to people&rsquo;s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Social prescribing works for a wide range of people, including people:</p>
<ul>
<li>with one or more long-term conditions</li>
<li>who need support with their mental health</li>
<li>who are lonely or isolated</li>
<li>who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing, i.e. money and debt issues, domestic abuse, employment</li>
</ul>
<h2>When and where?</h2>
<p>Ask your GP or practice nurse for a referral.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Who is it for?</h2>
<p>Anyone registered with a Barking and Dagenham GP.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>What is included?</h2>
<p>Social Prescribing works around you and your needs. Some of the services include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<ul role="tablist">
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="0" role="tab" aria-expanded="true" aria-selected="true" aria-labelledby="ui-id-1" aria-controls="tabs-0">Housing advice</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-2" aria-controls="tabs-1">Mental health support</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-3" aria-controls="tabs-2">Family support</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-4" aria-controls="tabs-3">Money and debt advice</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-5" aria-controls="tabs-4">Domestic abuse support</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-6" aria-controls="tabs-5">Loneliness and social isolation</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-7" aria-controls="tabs-6">Substance misuse</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-8" aria-controls="tabs-7">Employment and training</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-9" aria-controls="tabs-8">Volunteering</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-10" aria-controls="tabs-9">Healthy lifestyle advice</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none;" tabindex="-1" role="tab" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false" aria-labelledby="ui-id-11" aria-controls="tabs-10">Long Covid support</li>
</ul>
<p>For full details, please visit the <a href="https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/social-prescribing">Social Prescribing</a> webpage</p>
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<h3>Contact</h3>
<p>email <a href="mailto:socialprescribing@lbbd.gov.uk">socialprescribing@lbbd.gov.uk</a> |&nbsp;Telephone: 020 8724 8018</p>
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Social Prescribing

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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Room Bookings

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>
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What's On

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Search

account

Account

From that cheerful puff of smoke known as Casper to the hunkiest potter living or dead, Sam Wheat, there is probably no more iconic entity in supernatural history than the ghost. And these are just recent examples. From the earliest writings such as the 'Epic of Gilgamesh' to today's ghost-hunting reality TV shows, ghosts have chilled the air of nearly every era and every culture in human history. In this book, Lisa Morton uses her scholarly prowess - more powerful than any proton pack - to wrangle together history's most enduring ghosts into an entertaining and comprehensive look at what otherwise seems to always evade our eyes.

Ghosts : a haunted history

Ghosts : a haunted history

By: Morton, Lisa, 1958- author.

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