Spend more time at the library or pop in outside standard opening hours.
From 1 July 2025, members registered for Extra Access can access Preston Library for an additional 21 hours per week:
Library staff are not on site during Extra Access hours. We know many people value the assistance provided by our staff. If you need support from a staff member, visit us during standard opening hours and we’ll be happy to help.
Use Extra Access to:
How to sign up for Extra Access:
Then you can make the most of your Extra Access!
Note: You will need to access your email on a mobile device each time you use Extra Access. As part of the verification process, we email a one-time code which you need to enter at the keypad.
Induction bookings
Book for induction on Eventbrite.
Learn more at our Extra Access FAQs page.