About Us
Christie Community Library
is free to join and offers something for all ages.
All of the latest information and service updates can be found on:
Facebook - (1) Christie Community Library | Facebook
or TIK -TOK @christiecommunitylibrary
Location
West end of the Falkland College Building, Magazine Valley, Stanley
How to Join The Library
To sign up as a member of the library, just come along and speak a librarian. No ID or proof of address is needed.
To join the library from camp email the librarian on
We do not have library cards, on subsequent vists you will just be asked your name when you check out your items.
For information on how to access LIBBY, our e library, please follow this link e-Library (falklands.gov.fk)
Opening Times
We are open 6 days a week
Monday to Friday
09.00 – 12.00
1.30 – 5.45
Saturdays
10.00 – 12.00
1.00 – 4.00
What can members of the library borrow?
We have a great selection books, magazines, audio books and dvds for member of the library to borrow.
As an adult member of the library you can borrow up to 6 items and as a junior member you can borrow up to 4 items.
Loan Periods
| Book | 3 weeks |
| Magazines | 3 weeks |
| Audio Books (CDs) | 3 weeks |
| Music CD | 1 week |
| DVDs | 1 week |
Library Charges
| DVD 1-2 discs (Film) | £2.00 per week |
| DVD 3 or more discs (Box Set) | £3.00 per week |
| Music CDs | £1.60 per week |
Photocopying
| Black & White A4 | 21p per sheet |
| Black & White A3 | 42p per sheet |
Late Fees
Late fees on adult books are only applied after the loan period has expired by one week. The late fees are then:
| Books Adult | 15p per day (£8 maximum charge per book) |
| Books borrowed by children and under-16 | No charge |
| DVDs | Hire charge will be reapplied |
| Music CDs | Hire charge will be reapplied |
Additional Services
- LIBBY - our on-line library. E-books and audiobooks available to download for FREE. To find out more click the E library tab at the top of the page.
- Outreach service - In special circumstances, books, magazine and DVDs, can be delivered to those unable to come to the library due to isolation or ill health.
- Free postage to camp. We are happy to select books and post them free of charge to camp.
- Penguin News Aloud
- SURE hotspot
- Study Desks
- Comfortable seating
- Disability access to the building
- Disabled bathrooms
"That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet." ~ Jhumpa Lahiri 'The Namesake'