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 Following the Government’s relaxation of some of the Covid-19 restrictions, our libraries team are preparing for the safe reopening of services over the coming weeks.
We are unable to fully open all the services at our libraries safely at the moment, so we are starting with the re-opening of three main libraries for a new 'Order & Collect' service and the return of books only.
All other services and other libraries across the district will remain closed until it is safe for them to reopen.
New 'Order & Collect' Service
This service is being launched at three main libraries in the district (Shipley from Monday 6 July and Keighley and City from Wednesday 8 July)
How the Order & Collect service works:
- Reserve your books online, by email or phone
- If you'd like help with book choices or to discuss your reading preferences, give us a ring or email and we'll put together a pack of books.
- When you place your order you'll be given a time slot between 10am and 3pm for when you can collect your books
- There will be a single collection point in each library
- Social distancing rules will be applied, protective screens will be used in some areas and staff will be equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary.
- You'll be able to return books when you collect your orders. There will be no fines or charges for late returns and returned books will have a period of quarantine before they are available for re-loan.
The ‘Order and Collect’ service will be rolled out to other libraries across the district in the following weeks and dates will be confirmed as this happens.
Home Delivery Service Resumes
Our Home Library Service for those who have difficulties getting to our libraries will resume from 6 July.
To allow for social distancing and for yours and our safety, we'll place the books on your doorstep and move away, as opposed to carrying the books inside. We'll contact sheltered housing and nursing home staff make arrangements for them to accept books on residents’ behalf.
More information 01274 433669 or homelibraryservice@bradford.gov.uk.
Local Studies Libraries
 Direct access to specialist Local Studies collections won't be available to start off with. However the Local Studies Libraries in Bradford and Keighley will be offering an email and telephone enquiry service from Monday 6 July.
Bradford Local Studies Library local.studies@bradford.gov.uk 01274 433688
Keighley Local Studies Library keighleylocalstudies@bradford.gov.uk 01535 618215
Summer Reading Challenge
 This year the ever popular Summer Reading Challenge will launch on July 13 and all children from 4 to 14 years can register for a Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge pack when they collect their book orders.
The Summer Reading Challenge is also available at www.sillysquad.org.uk.
Our libraries online
While our libraries have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic our staff have been working hard to make sure people have been able to access online services:
This online service will continue so you can enjoy our libraries from home.
 For more information about coronavirus in our district visit our website
Do you need help or support?
 If you need help or have a particular need please ring and talk to one of our friendly team who will take some details and pass them onto the relevant service. Call 01274 431000 or for BSL text 07790 347389.
We can help by:
- helping you get a priority shopping delivery slot
- arranging food parcels for people on the government shielded list who need them
- ringing for a friendly chat
- referring people who are not shielded who need emergency food to one of the district's food banks
See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others.
Are you concerned about someone's safety?
If you have a concern about the safety of a child or a vulnerable adult, do not keep it to yourself. Report your concern on the Safer Bradford website. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Or call:
- For children 01274 435600 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- For adults 01274 431077 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- If someone is at immediate risk of harm call 999
Don’t think, “What if I’m wrong?”. Think, “What if I’m right!”
Stay at home as much as possible
- Work from home if you can
- Avoid public transport if possible
- Local parks and green spaces are available for your daily outdoor exercise
- Always keep your distance in public (at least 2 metres apart)
- Wash your hands regularly
- If you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms, you must all self-isolate
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe.
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Helpful links
UK Government guidance and support
NHS coronavirus advice and information
Bradford district coronavirus advice and information
Support for local businesses
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