Join the Leisure Library
To join the Leisure Library a member of the library team will register you. You’ll need to show your Trust ID or student ID card.
Once registered, you’ll have access to all public libraries in Doncaster.
If you’re already a member of Doncaster Libraries, you can use your card in the Leisure Library.
Using the Leisure Library
Computers, study space, PODs and relaxation
The Leisure Library offers a comfortable environment for study, group work or e-learning, plus relaxed seating areas where you can just spend some quiet time. PCs are available for DBTH colleagues and learners. PODs are great for teams calls.
PCs and PODs can be booked please call 01302 642890 or email dbth.drileisurelibrary@nhs.net
Unfortunately we are not able to provide PC access to patients or members of the public.
Enquiry Service
The Library team are available during normal opening hours to provide assistance or answer enquiries. You’re welcome to contact us in person, by telephone 01302 642890, or email dbth.drileisurelibrary@nhs.net
Find Books & eBooks
Borrowing, renewing and reserving Leisure Library Books
Leisure Library members may borrow up to 20 books and eight audio items for three weeks, plus six DVDs for one week.
Search for items using the Doncaster Libraries catalogue
Items not in stock at DRI may be requested from other Doncaster libraries. Items can be returned to any public library in Doncaster.
You can renew items in person, by phone or email, or via the Doncaster Libraries website – as long as they aren’t required by another reader.
Quick Reads
Would you like something short, exciting and quick to read? Why not try a Quick Read?
Quick Reads aim to show that reading for pleasure is for everyone, whatever your interest and ability.
A selection of Quick Reads, many of which are written by well-known authors, is now available from the Leisure Library – ask the library team for details.
Digital Library
Doncaster Libraries provide free 24 hour access to eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines via BorrowBox
Health & Well-being Collection, Books on Prescription and Mood-boosting Books
We offer access to the ‘Reading Well’ Books on Prescription, Mood-boosting and ‘Shelf Help’ book Collections plus our own Health and Well-being Collection.
For more information, please go to our Health and Well-being page.
We can also signpost you or your patients to online sources of reliable patient information for both adults and children for a very wide variety of conditions – please ask a member of the library team or see the online guide to health information websites
Doncaster Libraries Online Resources
Doncaster library members can enjoy the benefits of free access to several online information sources, including Oxford Reference, Public Information Online and Theory Test Pro.
Further information can be found on the Doncaster Libraries Services pages.
Computer Guides
An extensive collection of learning guides about using modern technology created by Digital Unite, the digital learning experts. The easy-to-use guides are ideal for improving your own confidence and skills or for supporting other learners.
Ward Trolley Service for Patients
For patients unable to visit the DRI Leisure library in person, a ward trolley service of leisure reading is provided on a regular basis throughout the week.
Audio books are also available for loan – please ask the Library Volunteers for further information when they visit your ward.
Book Club
Would you like to discover some new authors? Read books you’d never normally go near?
Break out of your normal reading habits with our Book Club.
Once you’ve read the book, it would be great to hear what you thought of it – you can either come along to the book club at DRI, join on teams or submit a review on the teams channel.
The group is co-ordinated by Rebecca Lunn and Annette Winfrow – if you’re interested in joining the group, contact Rebecca or Annette.
How to contact us
The Leisure Library at DRI is situated on the basement corridor, between the Pharmacy and the Chapel.
Tel: 01302 642890 or DRI ext. 642890
e-mail: dbth.drileisurelibrary@nhs.net
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am-4.30pm.
Doncaster Libraries website or download the Doncaster Libraries App
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