Services for Adults
All of our libraries offer a wide selection of reading material for adults. Search our library catalogue for books, eBooks, eAudio Books, Large Print titles, Talking Books and DVDs. Choose from a large selection of different genres in our fiction collection and material types and topics in our non-fiction collections. If there is something in particular you would like, you can reserve it. Please see our Reserve an Item page. For reading recommendations please see our Book of the Month page.
Borrowing from the Library:
You can borrow 20 items at a time but please note that there may be charges for overdue items.
If you would like to suggest an item of stock to add to our collection please visit our Stock Suggestion page.
Book Groups:
Inverclyde Libraries currently runs three Book Chat reading groups, which meet at Central, Gourock and Port Glasgow Libraries. For more information please see our Book Groups page linked in the Related links section of this page.
Digital Services:
Inverclyde Libraries offers a suite of 84 PCs across our branches which are free to use. All branches are also Wi-Fi enabled for anyone who wants to use their own device.
Learning Services:
DiscoverIT @ the Library
For those who would like to improve their digital skills we offer basic IT and iPad sessions. For further information and course details please visit our Learning page.
Job Skills:
If you would like to improve your interview skills, or just want to know how to produce a professional CV come along to the library to learn how. Community Learning and Development run regular Work Clubs in Central and Port Glasgow libraries and a Basic Computing course in Central Library twice weekly. Please see the Jobs Skills page linked in the Related links section of this page for further details.
Activities for Adults:
Chatty Cafe
Inverclyde Libraries offer a number of activities for those who would like to come along and learn a craft, reminisce or just chat to others. We hold 2 Chatty Café sessions in South West library and 1 in Port Glasgow library. Please see the Chatty Café page linked in the Related links section of this page for details.
Au-some Libraries!
On the last Wednesday of each month Greenock Central Library hosts autism-accessible afternoons, Au-some Afternoons, to support adults and children with autism or additional support needs. Please see the Au-some Libraries! page.
Macmillan Information and Support:
Inverclyde Libraries work with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide a network of Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Services. Macmillan Signpost Points are located in all of our branch libraries providing anyone affected by cancer with a full range of helpful leaflets and booklets. Volunteer-led Macmillan Info and Connect Drop-in Sessions are also available weekly in Port Glasgow library specifically to support those affected by cancer. For further details please see the Macmillan page.
Events for Adults:
Please visit the Events, Activities and Groups page.
Accessibility:
Inverclyde Libraries want to make our services as inclusive and accessible as possible for everyone across our sites. For general information please visit the Accessibility page.
Autism
To support and assist people with autism we now have a range of sensory and stress-relieving resources at every branch. Please see the Au-some Libraries! page or ask staff for details.
Dementia
Inverclyde Libraries’ staff has received Dementia Friends Scotland training and work hard to support people living with Dementia and those who support them. Please see our Accessibility page for further details or speak to any member of staff.
Breastfeeding
Inverclyde Libraries welcome breastfeeding in all our buildings, places and spaces. Please speak to any member of staff if you require a space with more privacy.
Free Sanitary Products
Inverclyde Council are committed to tackling period poverty. We provide free sanitary products in all of our libraries, schools and community centres. These are provided in our accessible toilets.