450,000 books, pamphlets, compact discs, cassettes and videos are available for loan or reference. All libraries have a large range of novels and non-fiction books on all subjects, including large print. All libraries have special sections containing fiction and non-fiction books for children of all ages. These range from board books and picture books for the very young to collections of teenage literature. The materials include spoken word cassettes, novels of all kinds and books to help with homework and projects.
Most libraries have story times and welcome class visits.
Playgroups can borrow extra books for an extended loan period. There are large print books and spoken word cassettes available at all libraries. A Kurzweil machine for the blind and partially sighted is located at the central library. Minicom units to assist the hearing-impaired are installed in all libraries. Sets of music scores are available for loan to music societies and choirs.