Great little library situated in the bishops high school.A wide variety of books.friendly staff and…read morevery helpfull

Chester Library is spread over three floors, the ground floor holds all of the fiction along with…read morethe DVDs and computer games, the lower floor houses the children's books and reference and the top floor has computer access (which you have to queue for) more reference and newspapers. The staff are friendly and helpful although there can be quite long queues at peak times as there isnt much room for lots of servers at the counter. The book selection is ok although I have found that a lot of the books I would like to borrow are stored at the central warehouse and would require a 75p charge to order them. I think the libary could arrange stock rotation more frequently. They do have some shelves of recently returned and popular fiction which is the best way to find a decent book quickly or discover a title you didnt know existed. The DVDs and games are expensive to borrow, well at least as compared to the books. The online renewal system works very well so if you are a slow reader or if yo like to borrow several titles in one go then this saves you a journey as you can log on and reserve and renew books from anywhere with an internet connection.

Chester library not only loans out books, but you can also get DVD box sets on loan for a small fee…read more- cheaper than Blockbuster. They also have a loyalty scheme, after borrowing a set number of DVDs you get a loan for free. The library is well stocked and the different sections are clearly marked.

Cheshire's records are located in this small centre, just south of the centre of Chester, not far…read morefrom the new visitor centre. Housed in a refurbished warehouse, Chester's mediaeval walls are just a stone's throw away, adding to the sense of history. The Centre has all the familiar contents: Census returns from 1841 onwards, parish records from churches within both the present and traditional boundaries of Cheshire (eg so it includes modern Warrington), as well as an extensive archive of general records from this historic County. Access to the records requires a CARN (County Archive Research Network) card: if you don't have one, bring along a photo driving licence. Most of the older records are on microfilm, and they'll show you how to find the records and use the film-readers if you need help. There are lockers to store any bags and clothes: only paperwork is allowed in, and must be kept in a clear plastic bag, (presumably so you don't steal anything!) and you may use only pencils inside. You are advised to book film readers a day or two in advance. There is a small hot-drinks machine in the locker room, and a free water cooler. There is limited parking on site, but the town centre - and the large multi-storey behind the slightly sad 'Shopping Mall' on Pepper Street - are only five minutes' walk away. The railway station is on the other side of town: insider's tip: take the free bus link from the station forecourt into the centre, and then walk for about ten minutes along the line of old wall, towards the river and Duke Street. We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly, and enjoyed our day there, although we didn't find everything we were looking for. It looks like a return trip will be needed!

This local library is always an enjoyable trip to visit with my children…read more The children's section is well stocked with many popular kids titles. There are also children's dvd's which can be loaned for a week. There are several computer's if you wish you to gain access to the internet. The staff are helpful and friendly and its a pleasant atmosphere.

Blacon itself is a deprived area, but this does not reflect in the quality of the library. Staff…read moreare always very friendly and able to help with any concerns. There is a wide variety of activities going on, ranging between a parents/toddlers group, reading group, internet group and more. The library has the opening hours clearly displayed. The shelves are well stocked and well displayed.