​Prestwich the latest library to reopen to book borrowers

Prestwich is the third library in the borough to reopen to customers following the long coronavirus lockdown.

The branch has launched its Order and Collect Service today (Tuesday 13 October), where readers can order books online or by phone: please see https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=15605. Library staff will process the orders and customers will be contacted when the order is ready to be collected at a specific time.

The doors will physically reopen on Thursday (15 October) for the collection and return of books. The library will be then be open for collection and return every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1pm-4pm. Staff will set up a collection area in the library to allow customers to collect their books and also return any items they have from before the lockdown began.

There will also be limited public access to computers, which must be booked by calling 0161 253 7214.

Radcliffe Library will become the fourth and last of Bury’s libraries to reopen next week.

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

Online services are still available for customers who are unable, or do not wish, to visit a library: see https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=15336

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Issued: 13 October 2020.