Computers and other computery things

Public computers

You will be able to book to use a computer for up to 2 hours per day, as well as the printing, scanning and photocopying facilities. Just call or email the library you would like to visit.

There will be no cash handling, so please bring exact change when photocopying (unfortunately we won't be able to give refunds). Printing charges will be added to your membership record and can be paid at a future time.

Please remember to bring your membership number and PIN to your appointment so that you can log in without any problems, and a USB device if you need to scan.

We will do our best to help you when you visit, but please bear in mind that social distancing and safety measures need to be followed for both your and staff safety.

Coronavirus: what we're doing to keep you safe

NHS Coronavirus safety notice

We have been working hard behind the scenes to keep you safe:

• All our libraries and the Archives have had a deep clean
• When you visit for an appointment there will always be an onsite cleaner to wipe down surfaces
• Hand sanitisers will be available for you to use as you come in
• Screens have been installed at service points
• Layouts have been changed and signs put up so social distancing can be maintained
• Any books returned or Archives items consulted will be quarantined for 72 hours.
• The Home Library Service will be doing door-step deliveries only
• Toilets will not be available except for emergency use and by those with disabilities so they can cleaned between use.

Test and Trace

You will have the option to opt in to Test and Trace during your library visit. This means that if anyone using the library or Archives at the same time as you tests positive with Covid-19 you will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace. If you provide your name and telephone number, we will keep your data secure and delete it after 21 days. Find out more about Test and Trace. 

Select and Collect

Librarian hugging books

You can make an appointment by calling or emailing your preferred library to collect books that you have requested for free from our online catalogue. Alternatively, If you would like, one of our team of expert librarians will select items for you based on your personal tastes.  We look forward to the challenge of choosing that perfect book for you!

You will be able to borrow up to 20 items, including books, audiobooks and DVDs.  We can select items for the whole family; just let us know what you like

Please remember to bring a bag with you to carry home your books.

Returning items

Books on shelves

You may return items on loan at any of the libraries that will reopen on 20 July without making an appointment.  

There will be notices at each library to guide you to where to return your items.

Once you've brought back your books, audiobooks and DVDs, we'll quarantine them for 72 hours to ensure they are safe to shelve or issue to somebody else.

Coronavirus: what you can do to keep yourself and others safe

NHS Coronavirus symptoms notice

To help maintain a high level of safety we ask you to:

• not come to the library if you have symptoms such as a high temperature or persistent cough, or have tested positive for Covid-19
• wear a face covering when you visit if you can
• only come to the library once you have made an appointment for a service or are returning items
• at all times follow the social distancing measures so that everyone can enjoy using the service whilst staying safe.