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by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 7 September, 2020
Staffed library opening hours have now returned to the pre-lockdown arrangements on Monday to Saturday. Libraries will remain closed on Sundays for now and we are currently still unable to operate our usual self-service hours. The details for our local libraries are below:
Sutton Central Library, St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1EA
Mon: 9am – 8pm
Tue: 9am – 8pm
Wed: 9am – 8pm
Thu: 9am – 8pm
Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 5pm
Sun: Closed
Library @ Sutton Life Centre, Alcorn Close, Sutton, SM3 9PX
Mon: 9:30am – 7pm
Tue: 9:30am – 7pm
Wed: 9:30am – 7pm
Thu: 9:30am – 7pm
Fri: 9:30am – 5pm
Sat: 9:30am – 5pm
Sun: Closed
Changes in the library buildings
Observing social distancing and reducing contact with physical surfaces is essential in protecting our residents, our community and maintaining public health. As such, the libraries are operating under the following conditions:
Changes in book borrowing
Visitors can now browse all stock in Sutton’s libraries. Please note customers need to use the hand sanitiser provided before browsing.
Library stock can also be borrowed in a number of convenient ways through our ‘Select & Collect’ service. Your library card number and PIN will be required; new users can register for a library card number and PIN. To have books available for you to collect from one of reopened libraries, you can:
Books will be quarantined for 72 hours and will be handled with protective equipment (e.g. gloves).
Pre-selected Lucky Dip book packs for preschoolers and young children are available. These are packs of six books for young children to enjoy reading. To request a lucky dip book pack please email your child’s name, age and library card number to [email protected]
Changes in IT facilities in libraries
IT facilities (e.g. public computers, printers) are available for emergency and essential use only, and need to be booked in advance by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 0208 770 4740. Visitors will not be permitted to use IT equipment without a pre-arranged appointment time. Time slots are strictly 45 minutes only, and once elapsed the user will be required to vacate.
Printing must be processed and paid through the Princh app (Android / Apple). Photocopying requires exact change. This is to mitigate contact by removing the handling of cash.
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