​Click, collect, read - our libraries are open for borrowing

Bury’s four libraries are remaining opening during the national lockdown for readers to borrow and return books.

Customers can go online to order books at www.bury.gov.uk/orderbooks and collect them from branches. Library members may also reserve their choice of book at https://bury.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/default.

A limited number of computer session are also available at Radcliffe, Ramsbottom and Prestwich libraries, which must be booked by phone.

Alternatively, join the thousands of residents who are now reading books online through the libraries’ Borrowbox service. A huge range of publications are available to download – go to https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=15336 for details.

Councillor David Jones, cabinet member for communities and emergency planning, said: “Our libraries are much-loved and are continuing to offer services to our community, which is especially important during the long lockdown and to those who are vulnerable.”

As well as online, books and computer sessions can also be ordered or booked by telephone:

* Bury Library (Order & Collect only) – 0161 253 5872

* Prestwich Library – 0161 253 7214

* Radcliffe Library – 0161 253 7160

* Ramsbottom Library – 0161 253 5352

Remember that it is compulsory to wear a face covering when visiting libraries.

ENDS

Press release issued: 13 November 2020.