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Libraries

7 replies

Olympicfan · 04/11/2020 19:32

Will they close during this lockdown?

I dashed into the library at 5.15pm tonight and the book borrowed is due back on 25th November. The staff said they did not know if libraries would close. Has there been any clarification?

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Bookridden · 04/11/2020 19:50

Libraries are closing in our area, with no date for re-opening. It's shit. I'm annoyed they aren't having a click and collect service at least. This pandemic is giving councils an excuse to withdraw services.

LBOCS2 · 04/11/2020 19:51

Ours are closing but about half in the borough are providing a click and collect system.

britnay · 04/11/2020 19:55

one of my local libraries has said it would be open

southeastdweller · 04/11/2020 20:23

The ones in my city are staying open which I'm surprised about as they closed last time. But I just read this and they're all allowed to open - www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november#businesses-and-venues

Ihatemyseleffordoingthis · 04/11/2020 21:01

closing here, council leader has led on this
delivery for vulnerable people still going ahead
shortsighted and disappointing as the sign offs to re-open after first lock down took 6 weeks

Jerble · 04/11/2020 22:50

Ours is open for Click and Collect only. Reservations are currently free. Books can be returned using the out of hours letterbox but there are no fines for overdue books (and haven’t been since the first lockdown).

MayFayre · 04/11/2020 23:09

From the new national regulations:

Community centres and halls must close except for a limited number of exempt activities as set out below Libraries can also remain open to provide access to IT and digital services - for example for people who do not have it at home - and for click-and-collect

The library I work in will be only opening for click and collect orders twice a week. All existing withdrawals will be renewed until December and then get autorenewed if we are unable to reopen in December.

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