ALTHOUGH Libraries Unlimited announced on Friday that libraries across Devon will temporarily close, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Dawlish and Teignmouth Libraries will be among those, with self-service facilities, that will remain open but for fewer hours.

Across the county, library staff are trying to continue to provide library services in different ways.

In Exeter, they are trialling ‘books by post’. Others will be providing online sessions such as Bounce & Rhyme, reading groups, and story times. There will be IT help, provided remotely.

Staff will be checking in by telephone with customers who they know to be vulnerable and needing social contact.

They will be taking telephone calls, helping with renewals and helping people online to access eBooks.

The mobile library service and the home library service are also temporarily suspended.

From Monday , March 23, some libraries with self-service facilities will open for up to two hours.

Staff in those libraries will not be available during these times, but people will be able to borrow and return items through the self-service kiosks. Computers will also be available for public use, where possible.

Each library participating in the trial has been considered on an individual basis.

The temporary arrangements are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information call Libraries Unlimited or check their website. You can also check your local library’s website. 

Devon Libraries

Braunton Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

Crediton Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Cullompton Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Dawish Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Exmouth Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Honiton Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

Ilfracombe Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Okehampton Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Ottery St Mary Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat

Seaton Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Sidmouth Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

South Molton Library – 10am – 12 noon – Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

St Thomas Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Teignmouth Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

Tiverton Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

 

Torbay Libraries

 Brixham Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (no public computers available)

Paignton Library – 10am – 12 noon – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

The changes are until further notice