Libraries to open next week

SOME OF the borough’s libraries will reopen next week.

Wokingham, Woodley and Lower Earley libraries will be open on set days at reduced hours for browsing and borrowing of books.

Woodley Library will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm, and Thursdays from 1pm to 5pm.

Wokingham Library will be open on Tuesdays from 1pm to 5pm, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

And Lower Earley will be open on Mondays from 9.30am to 1.30pm, Tuesdays from 1pm to 5pm and Thursdays from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

All three will open for click and collect only on Saturdays, from 9.30am to 1pm.

A one-way system is in place, and all visitors must wear masks and use the sanitzer stations.

Graham Ebers, deputy chief executive at the council said: “Our libraries offer muchneeded facilities to a broad range of people and we’re doing everything we can to keep all of these venues open and as safe as possible during the easing of restrictions.

“As we move through the roadmap out of lockdown, it is important we all continue to play a part in protecting one another. So, please follow the rules and take every precaution necessary when visiting and using these venues.”

Mr Ebers added: “We want to thank everyone for their understanding and patience and we’re very excited to be getting these services back up and running for you.”

For more information, visit Wokingham Borough Council’s libraries webpage: www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries