North Somerset Libraries have begun a phased reopening programme.
Following government advice, changes will come in gradually, focusing on the health and safety of our staff, customers, residents and volunteers.
A non-contact click and collect service is now running at all libraries, except Congresbury Community Libary.
Limited services and reduced opening hours will be available at these libraries:
From Monday 3 August:
From Monday 10 August:
To use the computers and print documents you need to book an appointment by calling or emailing the library.
You can come into the library to borrow books using self-service.
The following services will not be available:
- computer assistance
- reference material
- newspapers
- study space
- face-to-face enquiries
- events and groups
Please help staff and customers to stay safe by:
- always observing a 2m distance
- sanitising your hands
- wearing a face covering if possible
- limiting the time you spend in the library
Temporary opening hours
Clevedon (from 3 August):
- Monday 9.30am–12.30pm
- Tuesday 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Friday 9.30am–12.30pm
- Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm
For All Healthy Living Centre (from 3 August):
- Monday 9.30am–12.30pm
- Tuesday 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Thursday 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Friday 9.30am–12.30pm
Nailsea (from 10 August):
- Tuesday 9.30am–12.30pm
- Wednesday 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Thursday 9.30am–12.30pm
- Friday 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm
Portishead (from 10 August):
- Tuesday 9.30am–12.30pm
- Wednesday 9.30am–12.30pm
- Thursday 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm
Yatton (from 10 August):
- Monday 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Thursday 9.30am–12.30pm
Extended access is not available at Portishead, Winscombe, Worle and Yatton libraries.
Some libraries share a building with children’s centres. If you are currently under midwifery care at a children’s centre, keep attending at your usual location as these midwife appointments will continue.
Library loans before April 2020 have been extended until Tuesday 1 September 2020. You can return items using the drop-box at Clevedon, The Healthy Living Centre, Nailsea, Pill, Portishead, Weston, Worle and Yatton libraries.
Online services will still be available to use and we’re working hard to develop additional digital resources.