Libraries
Our modern public library network provides lending, reference, local history, Internet, information and Learning Centre services throughout Angus.
All libraries stock a wide range of books and audio books. The library catalogue is searchable online - see the Online Library Catalogue page for details, or use the following link:
There is a regular programme of events, exhibitions and activities for all age ranges.
There are a wide range of local history publications and some educational material for sale in each library and museum.
Most of our libraries can provide accommodation on a hire basis for clubs and societies (for details see Halls, Theatre, Library and Museums Accommodation Hire.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is my nearest library? / When is it open? / How do I contact the library?
Full Time - Arbroath | Brechin | Carnoustie | Forfar | Kirriemuir | Monifieth | Montrose
Part-Time - Edzell | Friockheim | Letham | Newtyle
Full Time
- All libraries are open from Monday to Saturday and membership is free.
- All libraries provide an enquiry, information and local history service.
- All libraries provide coin operated photocopying facilities.
- Most libraries can provide accommodation for clubs and societies.
- There is a regular programme of exhibitions and events.
- All libraries stock a wide range of books including large print and a range of audio books.
- All libraries can provide a service to house-bound readers.
| Arbroath | Henry Logan - Librarian Hill Terrace Arbroath DD11 1AH Tel: 01241 872248 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday and Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday |
Times 9.30 am - 8.00 pm 10.00 am - 6.00 pm 9.30 am - 6.00 pm 9.30 am - 5.00 pm |
| Brechin | Gavin Hunter - Librarian St Ninian's Square Brechin DD9 7AD Tel: 01356 622687 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday and Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday |
Times 9.30 am - 8.00 pm 10.00 am - 6.00 pm 9.30 am - 6.00 pm 9.30 am - 5.00 pm |
| Carnoustie | Alasdair M Sutherland - Librarian High Street Carnoustie DD7 6AN Tel: 01241 859620 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday and Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday |
Times 9.30 am - 8.00 pm 10.00 am - 6.00 pm 9.30 am - 6.00 pm 9.30 am - 5.00 pm |
| Forfar | Fiona Dakers - Librarian West High Street Forfar DD8 1BA Tel: 01307 466071 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday and Wednesday Tuesday Thursday and Saturday Friday |
Times 9.30 am - 8.00 pm 10.00 am - 6.00 pm 9.30 am - 5.00 pm 9.30 am - 6.00 pm |
| Kirriemuir | Christine Sharp - Librarian Town Hall Reform Street Kirriemuir DD8 4BS Tel: 01575 572357 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Tuesday and Friday Saturday |
Times 10.00 am - 5.00 pm 10.00 am - 7.00 pm 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
| Monifieth | Hazel Cook - Librarian High Street Monifieth DD5 4AE Tel: 01382 533819 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday and Friday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday |
Times 9.30 am - 7.30 pm 10.00 am - 5.00 pm 9.30 am - 7.30 pm 9.30 am - 1.00 pm |
| Montrose | Linden Thomson - Librarian High Street Montrose DD10 8PH Tel: 01674 673256 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday and Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday |
Times 9.30 am - 8.00 pm 10.00 am - 6.00 pm 9.30 am - 6.00 pm 9.30 am - 5.00 pm |
Part Time
Although our part time libraries offer a reduced range of stock and shorter opening times the full breadth of the service can still be fully accessed.
| Edzell | Angela Stott - Library Assistant Inglis Memorial Hall Edzell DD9 7TF Tel: 01356 648345 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday Tuesday Thursday Saturday |
Times 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm 10.00 am - 12.00 noon |
| Friockheim | Audrey Cherry - Library Assistant Friockheim Primary School Friockheim DD11 4XB Tel: 01241 829085 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday and Thursday Wednesday Friday |
Times 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm |
| Letham | Lorna Brown - Library Assistant Feuars Hall Letham DD8 2PD Tel: 01307 819035 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday Wednesday Thursday |
Times 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm 10.00 am - 12.00 noon and 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm |
| Newtyle | Anne Archbold - Library Assistant Wharncliffe Hall Newtyle PH12 8TZ Tel: 01828 650584 [Map] |
| Opening Days Monday Wednesday |
Times 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm |
How do I join the library?
Becoming a member of the library service is very easy.
All adults should complete a membership form and provide two proofs of identity - one of which must have both name and address, the other must have a signature. An example of these could be a signed credit card and an electricity statement or a driving licence.
For young people under the age of 16 a parent or guardian must complete and sign the application.
What kind of material can I borrow?
The library has a very extensive stock - approximately 300,000 items covering all media and age ranges. You will be able to borrow books, Large Print material, audio books, maps and picture books. We attempt to cater for all ages and interests.
All borrowers are restricted to a maximum of 12 items on loan at any given time.
The loan period for books and audio books is 28 days.
What does it cost to use the library?
Membership is free and there is no charge for borrowing books and audio books.
Overdue charges are as follows:
| Borrower | Books |
|---|---|
| Adult | 5p per day |
| Young Person under 16 | 1p per day |
Can I access the library catalogue online?
Yes. Use the following link:
For more information, see the Online Library Catalogue page.
What kind of reference and information services do you have?
Our collections include a wide range of reference material such as dictionaries, encyclopaedias and directories. Many of our information sources are now in the form of online services.
We also have an extensive collection of maps and genealogical material including old Angus newspapers on microfilm. Our local studies collections include a wide range of titles of Angus interest, including photographs and prints. In Forfar Library there is a significant special collection in the J.C. Ewing library.
We take a selection of daily newspapers and periodicals that can be consulted in the libraries.
Can I request material?
Any item can be requested. There is a 25 pence administration fee for this. Young people under 16 and pensioners are exempt. Books obtained on inter library loan from a library outside Angus will incur postal charges.
Can I get a membership card for an organisation or club?
Playgroups and other qualifying clubs can become members of the library and make use of the service.
Please contact your local library for further information.
How do housebound readers use the library?
Housebound readers can use the service and have collection of books, Talking Books and other material delivered to their home. Nursing homes can also make use of the service either by registering and choosing material themselves or having collections delivered to them and periodically exchanged.
The catalogue of our entire stock can be consulted at computerised public access catalogues in all of our full-time libraries or online through our Online Library Catalogue.
Do you have a mobile library service?
Yes. There are two mobile libraries that cover most of the rural areas of Angus, many of the villages and even some of the town areas which are some distance from the local library.
The two mobile library vehicles visit the villages and rural communities of Angus on a fixed timetable permitting either weekly, fortnightly, or monthly visits.
Each specially designed vehicle has a stock of approximately 5000 books and access, via our request system, to the entire stock of the Neighbourhood Services department. There is no charge for requesting books in our own stock. The mobile libraries offer a small selection of talking books.
Anyone wishing to use the service should complete a registration form and show two proofs of identity.
As a guide, Mobile 1 covers the area from Forfar to the Glens and Mobile 2 from Forfar to the coastal strip.
For more detailed route and timetable information view the following timetables:
Service Page: libraries.htm
Service Details Last Reviewed : 3 February 2010