Current library services and opening hours

In this section

• Reserve and collect service
• Select and collect
• Computer access for essential use
• Library opening times and contact details
• Returning books

Reserve and collect service

The following libraries will be offering reserve and collect on days/times outlined below.

Please note:

• you will not be able to enter the library, but can collect/drop off items in the library foyer, and you must wear a face mask (unless exempt)
• opening hours are subject to change
• libraries will close for lunch (1pm to 2pm) except for Harlington and Botwell Green
• Ickenham and Hayes End libraries are currently closed

Reserve an item

Select and collect

You can also request a selection of books based on your preferences.

1. Call or email your local library to tell them how many books you would like to borrow, who they are for (children, young adult or adult) and any favourite genres or authors.
2. Our library staff will use this information to choose a selection of books for you and will notify you when they are ready for collection.

Computer access for essential use

From Wednesday 20 January, computer access for essential use will be available at Uxbridge Library and Botwell Library for people without IT and/or internet access at home.

Please note:

• essential computer use only (not leisure activities)
• pre-booked sessions via telephone only (no door booking)
• one 40-minute session per user per day
• to ensure social-distancing and everyone's safety, library staff will not be able to provide computer support
• you must wear a face mask (unless exempt)
• no access to other areas of the library is permitted
• printing will be available but only card payments will be accepted
• if the conditions for use are not followed, your session will be ended and you could be refused future compute access in our libraries
• upon arrival, you will be asked to check-in using the NHS Covid-19 app or to provide contact details for test and trace purposes

Library opening times and contact details

Please note: Opening hours are subject to change.

Returning books

• Items can be borrowed for 6 weeks.
• To return an item, please use the designated boxes in the foyer of the library or (where available) via the dropbox.