The Library building has now reopened.
So we can manage numbers in accordance with social distancing requirements you need to pre-book a slot if you want to work in the Library or browse the collection. You won’t need a booking, however, if you are simply dropping off or picking up books that have been set aside for you.
The measures we introduced previously to keep the everybody safe will remain, and all members will need to wear a face covering in all areas of the building unless exempt, regardless of whether or not you have been vaccinated. We are grateful for your continued adherence to these requirements.
The Library is open:
- 10am-9pm on Mondays to Tuesdays
- 10am-5.30pm Wednesdays to Fridays
- 9.30am-5.30pm Saturdays
As before, some shared services aren’t available. This includes shared printing and screen services (the Member Services team will be on hand to assist with providing alternative services where possible) and there will be no access to the members’ kitchen or any refreshment facilities.
You can find all of our reopening FAQs on our website.
For those not able to visit the Library in person the enhanced postal loans service (with free postage to members and an increased borrowing allowance) will continue. Our extensive eLibrary and eBooks remain available as normal.
Please note that for any books requested members will need to choose whether they wish the books to be sent to them or whether they would prefer to collect them from the Library when we open.
Bank Holidays
The Library building is closed on the Saturday and Monday of Bank Holiday weekends.
Saturday 1 May: Closed
Monday 3 May: Closed
Saturday 29 May: Closed
Monday 31 May: Closed
