Oxfordshire to re-open more libraries
More Oxfordshire libraries are set to open on 28th and 29th September and work progresses for more to open in early October.
The changes mean that from Monday 28th September, Sonning Common will be open and on the 29th Faringdon, Watlington and Goring libraries will reopen. Work is progressing for, Chinnor, Woodgreen, Charlbury and Wychwood libraries to be open early October.
Oxfordshire County Council has already successfully reopened 20 libraries including Abingdon, Banbury, Berinsfield, Bicester, Blackbird Leys, Carterton, Chipping Norton, Cowley, Didcot, Eynsham, Headington, Henley, Kidlington, Summertown, Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Woodstock, Witney and the Oxfordshire County Library in the Westgate Centre.
Please check Oxfordshire Libraries website for the current opening hours as they may not be the same as pre-Covid-19 and may be subject to change.
Councillor Lorraine Lindsay-Gale, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education and Cultural Services said:
“The fact that more of our county libraries are reopening to serve the community is a great step for residents. I’d like to thank our library staff and volunteers for their hard work in making this possible.
“Please take care of yourselves and others when visiting libraries as there will be some important adjustments made for your safety and that our staff. Remember also that a wealth of electronic services and e-books can still be accessed via our library website.”
Library users can now return items with no risk with the book drop boxes accessible in or out of opening hours. People can also of course return them inside our safely-adapted libraries.
Library visitors will be asked to wear face coverings, pay by card where possible and contact details will be requested when visiting.
Please check our website for any changes and advice for visiting libraries as they reopen at our library service page:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/libraries