Jack Reacher is a mysterious loner who passes through strange towns, sketchy diners and dark back alleys.  On his travels, he frequently avenges the weak and rights wrongs. His adventures are always enthralling, and known to be popular even with people who don’t usually like to read!

You might already be a casual reader of Lee Child’s thrillers featuring Jack Reacher – or perhaps you are a fan of the series and have read all his adventures from the very first book (Killing Floor, published in 1997) right up to the 24^th installment: Blue Moon.

If you’re wondering whether this series is for you, or if you would like to revisit some of the stories, have a look at our Jack Reacher collection. You can find all 24 installments in print, with some titles also available in e-book and e-audiobook format:

We also have good news for those of you who have read them all – if you would like to look at Jack Reacher from a different angle, you can do so via Diane Capri’s series Hunt for Jack Reacher. The series was published with Lee Child’s permission, and is available on cloudLibrary.

Licensed to Thrill is a bundle featuring the first three books in a nine-books series. Click on the picture below to check it out:

Click here to find out more about how to use our e-book and e-audiobook platforms: cloudLibrary, BorrowBox and Overdrive.

If you are visiting the library we also have our New Books Display back on, with a bigger selection of books to chose from.

Earth Day is usually celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This year, the date slipped by while many of the world’s people were in lockdown or suffering deep personal stress.

You can still access a wide range of films and documentaries about climate and the environment, and celebrate a belated Earth Day at home, with Beamafilm. Your library membership gives you free access to a vast range of titles with an ‘Earth’ theme. Here is a small sample of what’s available:

Have your membership number handy, and click here to go directly to Beamafilm.

Or click here to find out more about Beamafilm and Kanopy – our other movie-streaming service, which is also available free to library members.

We shouldn’t shy away in moments of great divide and confusion – instead we must be compassionate and try to understand the suffering of others in order to build resilience in our world!

Click on the image to go straight to the catalogue and place your hold.

Look for these symbols which tell you if the item is also available as an e-book or e-audiobook:

= cloudLibrary      = BorrowBox       = Overdrive

Click here to find out more about how to use cloudLibrary, BorrowBox and Overdrive.

Your library membership gives you instant access to tens of thousands of titles that can be downloaded and enjoyed from your mobile device.

Download an audiobook for that long drive, or just ensure that you always have an e-book handy to read while you wait in line (something we are all doing a bit more of at the moment!)

No need to fill a suitcase with books for that next (long-awaited) holiday. And you don’t need to purchase a special device for the task – your mobile phone or tablet will do the job nicely.

There are several platforms you can browse, each offering a different range of titles and authors.

We recommend you start with cloudLibrary. It’s very user-friendly and quick to set up. Click here to view a brief how-to video.

You can also explore e-books and e-audiobook titles with BorrowBox and Overdrive, and browse e-magazines at RBDigital Magazines.

Have your library card handy, and click here to explore these resources.

Busy Things is a great learning resource with over 100 fun activities that teach key skills for young children.

Great for school-readiness and younger ones starting out with online learning.

Access is free for library members. Have your library card handy and click here  to start the fun!

…or click here to browse the full range of library e-resources available for our Junior community.

Here are some new books to keep your reading muscle fit!

Click on the image to go straight to the catalogue and place your hold.

Look for these symbols which tell you if the item is also available as an e-book or e-audiobook:

= cloudLibrary      = BorrowBox       = Overdrive!

Click here to find out more about how to use cloudLibrary, BorrowBox and Overdrive.

Beamafilm offers a unique range of entertainment, available free for library members.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to the Beamafilm site. Once you’ve authenticated with your membership, log in to your Beamafilm account – or set up your free account if it’s your first time using Beamafilm.

Browse and enjoy!

You can also click here to explore our other streaming and entertainment services.

Here’s a preview of some of the awesome Beamafilm titles currently available…

Family and children’s entertainment:

Classics:

Foreign language:

Documentaries:

These new books are ready to take home – just click on the image  of the book you would like to borrow and we will get it ready for you!

And look for these symbols which tell you if the item is also available as an e-book or e-audiobook:

= cloudLibrary    =BorrowBox      = OverDrive

Click here to find out more about how to use cloudLibrary, BorrowBox and Overdrive.

The Shire libraries have a range of book titles that are Dyslexia friendly and incorporate the following features:

• Tinted pages to reduce visual stress
• Fonts that make text clearer to read and assist with letter confusion, rotating and crowding
• Adequate spacing between text to help minimise confusion, blurring and switching of words
• Thick paper to make sure words and pictures don’t show through from other pages
• Editing to help minimise barriers to comprehension
• Excellent stories written by the most accomplished authors in the world

The library stocks titles from several specialist publishers including Barringston Stoke and Dyslexic Books. 

All these items can be reserved on the library catalogue, simply type the term “dyslexia friendly” into the search bar. The search can then be refined by choosing your interests on the left hand side bar.

As with all our other library items at this time, Dyslexia friendly books are available by Click and Collect.

If you need assistance placing a hold or have any questions, feel free to call the library on 9780 5600 or email amrlibraries@gmail.com