Current library services and opening hours

In this section

• Re-opening of our libraries
• Book browsing
• Select and collect
• Computer access
• Study space
• Library opening times and contact details

Re-opening of our libraries

Residents are able to visit our libraries on the days and times outlined in the table below to:

• browse and borrow books
• collect reserved books
• use a computer
• request recycling bags
• pick up hearing aid batteries (at selected libraries)
• purchase visitor parking vouchers (at participating libraries)

Please note: Our public toilets are currently not available.

When visiting our libraries:

• you must wear a face mask (unless exempt)
• you should keep your visit to under 45 minutes to ensure we can provide access to as many residents as possible, without going over safe capacity
• you will be asked to check-in using the NHS Covid-19 app or to provide contact details (for test and trace purposes) upon arrival

Search and reserve an item

Book browsing

Our libraries will be offering book browsing on the days and times outlined below. We ask our residents to support us in minimising the risk of infection by:

• sanitising your hands before and after handling books in the library
• (where possible) only touching the books you intend to borrow
• putting any books you handle but don't borrow onto a trolley or in a box marked 'Books for quarantine'

Items can be borrowed for 6 weeks.

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

In line with the current social distancing guidelines and to ensure everyone's safety, our libraries will be offering reduced access to computers.

Please note:

• users can book one 40-minute session per day, starting on the hour
• our library staff will only be able to provide limited computer support to ensure social-distancing and everyone's safety
• you must always wear a face mask (unless exempt)
• printing will be available but only card payments will be accepted

Study space

From Monday 19 April, all libraries (except Eastcote, Harlington and West Drayton) will offer a limited number of study spaces for students working towards a qualification.

Please note:

• this is for single study only (no groups are allowed)
• 1 booking per branch per day will be available
• a face mask must be worn throughout the session (unless an individual is exempt)
• food and drink are not allowed (apart from bottled water)

To book, please call the relevant branch on or before the day you would like to book a slot. (See contact details below.)

Library opening times and contact details

Please note:

• opening hours are subject to change
• libraries will close for lunch, from 1pm to 2pm (except for Harlington Library, Mondays to Fridays)
• Eastcote and West Drayton libraries are currently closed for refurbishment