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Inter Library Loans

To request an item that is not held by Gloucestershire Libraries you can request an ‘inter library loan" (ILL) and a search will be made to see if it can be borrowed from another library. Please note that there is a £5.50 charge per item for this service.  This needs to be paid at the time of ordering, and is non-refundable, even if the item cannot be supplied.

Please note that Journal requests are not available at the moment. We only order books which are over 6 months old, if under 6 months old please use the Make a Suggestion Form.

Please note that titles from the British Library may not be available as they are continuing to experience a major technology outage as a result of a cyber-attack.

Please click on the buttons below to access this service:

Book requests form 

Make a book suggestion 

Read a good book and think the library should have a copy? Let us know!

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eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers are available with a free library membership! Find out more at gloslibraries.uk/digital-services 


 

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Adult Fiction

Adult Fiction

Dive into a book, explore novels to suit all tastes including Crime, Thriller, Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and so much more.
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Adult Non-Fiction

Broaden your horizons with our Non-Fiction titles. From psychology to popular science; crafting to poetry; history to travel; we've got you covered!
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Audiobooks and Large Print

Audiobooks and Large Print

A wide variety of audio CDs and large print books with 16-18 point text by a selection of popular authors.
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Biography

Biography

Interested in real lives? Biographies and memoirs help us perceive lives through another lens.
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Books in other Languages

Books in other Languages

A selection of books in other languages.
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Children's Books

Children's Books

Ranging from board books for the little ones through to novels for the bigger ones, with everything in between. Including non-fiction and children's graphic novels.
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eBooks

eBooks

Discover a huge range of eBooks for all interests and ages. Search and borrow from the catalogue, download the BorrowBox app to read on the go!
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Greener Together

Greener Together

From reducing our carbon footprint and growing our own, to upcycling and recycling, we can all help the planet.
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Quick Reads

Quick Reads

Shorter books by popular authors that support adult literacy and are great for when you want a lighter read.
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Reading Well

Reading Well

Manage your health and wellbeing with our Reading Well collections. Helpful titles, recommended by health professionals.
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Short Stories

Short Stories

Collections of short stories in various genres, including crime and modern fiction.
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Young Adult

Young Adult

Our YA collection is a diverse and inclusive selection of novels that can be enjoyed at any age. Give one a try today.
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Children's Books

Children's Books

Spark imaginations, ignite dreams, and cultivate joy!
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Fiction

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Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction

A treasure trove of Knowledge and inspiration
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Reads for Earth Day

Bookmarked

A selection of books hand-curated by our team
Non-fiction

The blackbird's song & other wonders of nature - Hardback

Richardson, Miles
From ancient times, through to the Romantic poets and beyond, we have been aware of the healing power of nature.
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Non-fiction

Forage & stitch : using natural materials in textile art - Paperback

Hyde-Brown, Caroline
Find a wealth of instruction and inspiration on how to incorporate naturally foraged materials into your artwork.
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Non-fiction

Green wood carving : how to make beautiful objects from unseasoned wood - Hardback

Lamon, Harald
More than just a 'how-to' book, the author's passion for wood carving as a sustainable craft and his connection to wood and nature shines through on every page.
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Grow your own veg through the year : 365 days of homegrown vegetables & herbs - Hardback

2024
Plan smart, grow sustainably, and eat healthily with home-grown crops for every day of the year.
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Homecoming A Guided Journal to Lead You Back t:o Nature

Harrison, Melissa
2024
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Local : a search for nearby nature and wildness - Paperback

Humphreys, Alastair
After years of expeditions all over the world, adventurer Alastair Humphreys spends a year exploring the small map around his own home.
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The money-saving gardener : create your dream garden at a fraction of the cost

Lautenbach, Anya
Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget. 'The Money-Saving Gardener' reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact.
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Parched : 50 plants that thrive and survive in a dry garden - Hardback

Clayton, Philip
Dazzling, diverse, durable - discover the remarkable drought-proof plants that flourish in the driest environments.
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Seeds : grow your own cut flowers from scratch - Paperback

Proust, Milli
A modern and practical handbook that will take you through all the essential steps to growing your own cut flowers from seed.
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Allotment gardening : an organic guide for beginners

Berger, Susan
'Allotment Gardening' is the definitive beginner's guide to setting up and maintaining an organic allotment garden.
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Non-fiction

Rough patch : how a year in the garden brought me back to life - Hardback

Slack, Kathy
When Kathy was forced to quit her high-flying career in London, she was a wreck - burnt out, anxious, consumed by depression. But she found solace in an unlikely place - the veg patch.
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Under the hornbeams - eAudiobook

Ramirez, Janina
Nick and Pascal live and sleep outside in central London. They are an unusual duo: Nick is an avid reader of history and philosophy able to converse on any topic; Pascal is quiet, spending much of his time lying still, communicating silently with animals.
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