Following recent government guidelines we have been advised that Northamptonshire Country Council are reopening libraries across the county in a phased operation, please see their message below. Unfortunately Long Buckby will not be in the early wave of openings.
Buckby Library & Hub are awaiting some transfer documents at this time but rest assured we are pursuing handover as a priority. You will notice some activity around the library though as we get on with various jobs ready for when we can welcome you all again. In the meantime the book trolley is still next to Born and Bread during fine weather.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE LIBRARIES TO INTRODUCE PHASED REOPENING
Following the government announcement that libraries are able to re-open to the public in early July, Northamptonshire Libraries will be introducing a phased reopening to ensure the safety of both staff and customers.
Due to the necessity for safe ways of working, including rigorous cleaning regimes and the management of staff timetabling, library services will initially be restricted to:
- A signposting enquiry service
- Access to the internet by booked appointment
- A select and collect lending service by prior arrangement only
The normal range of activities and browsing will not be possible at this stage and customers visiting the library may find they need to wait outside to be assisted by staff.
Councillor Lizzy Bowen, Deputy Leader of the council, said: “We are pleased to be able to reopen our libraries as lockdown measures are eased. The phased reopening will ensure that health and safety measures are in place and social distancing guidelines can be adhered to, to protect both our staff and customers.
“We have ensured that our popular library services are available online throughout lockdown, and look forward to gradually being able to offer these in our libraries once again.”
Further information will be available on the website as matters progress.’