Current library services and opening hours
Due to the current national lockdown restrictions, our libraries are operating a reserve and collect service and pre-booked computer access for essential use only.
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
Select and collect
You can also request a selection of books based on your preferences.
- 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.
- 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.
Library | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Contact details |
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Botwell | 10am to 2pm | Closed | Closed | 01895 558633 botwellgreen-library@hillingdon.gov.uk |
Charville | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 558296 charville-library@hillingdon.gov.uk |
Eastcote | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 558230 eastcote-library@hillingdon.gov.uk |
Harefield | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 558184 |
Harlington | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | Closed | 01895 556275 |
Manor Farm | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 558234 |
Northwood | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 558262 |
Northwood Hills | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 556460 |
Oak Farm Sutton Court Road, Hillingdon, UB10 9PB | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 556242 |
Ruislip Manor | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 556262 |
South Ruislip | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 556536 |
Uxbridge | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | 11am to 2pm | 01895 250714 |
West Drayton | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 558195 |
Yeading | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 556060 |
Yiewsley | 9.30am to 5pm | 9.30am to 4pm | Closed | 01895 558286 |
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.