The Henry Bloom Noble Library will be reopening on Monday 1st June, with changes in place to safeguard the health of customers and staff during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
• The new opening hours will be 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday and 10am - 2pm on Saturdays;
• There will be a ‘one-in-one-out’ policy with a limited amount of people allowed in the library at one time;
• The use of the hand sanitiser at the entrance and the use of masks will be encouraged;
• A 15-minute time limit will be placed on library visits;
• A one-way system will be in operation and library users must observe two-metre social distancing protocols;
• A limited service will be available initially to minimise the risk of cross-contamination and spread of the virus:
• No computers will be available;
• No downstairs access;
• No toilet access;
• No access to the hot drinks machine;
• No newspapers, magazines or jigsaws;
• No reservations;
• The photocopier will be self-service only;
• Card payments only;
• No story times or events.
• Returned items must be handed in at the self-issue machine for staff to discharge and quarantine for 72 hours;
• All items must be issued at the counter.
• There will be no fines to pay on return.
All changes will be reviewed regularly and adjusted as necessary.