Melton Library reopens for browsing and borrowing

Members can book a 25 to 30-minute slot online or on the telephone to visit the Wilton Road service, which has been closed to the public since March due to the coronavirus restrictions.

There are a limited number of spots available each day to ensure social distancing is observed within the building.

Library users can visit in groups of up to three to browse, borrow and return items.

Hand sanitisers will be available and visitors are encouraged this week to wear a face covering during their visit.

Councillor Richard Blunt, county council cabinet member for libraries, said: “A lot of work has gone into preparing our libraries and I’m very pleased we are now able to offer another element of our service to our communities.

“We know that many residents have been waiting patiently for libraries to re-open and we believe that the measures we have put in place will leave people feeling confident to return.”

Library staff will be on hand to welcome customers back to their local library and assist them to use the services safely.

For the time being, toilets will be closed to customers and the use of computers will not be available but the council hopes the service will return in September, once necessary health and safety measures are in place.

To book a visit to Melton Library, go to www.leicestershire.gov.uk/book-a-library-visit or, alternatively, call 0116 305 2695 to make a timed appointment.

The click and collect service, available since last week, will continue to operate. Over 900 orders have been placed across the county in the first three weeks since launching that service.