Melton library users can use ‘click and collect’ service

Members can ask for books and audiobooks from the Wilton Road facility by completing a form on the council’s website or calling a dedicated number and a member of the libraries team will then be in contact to confirm a date and time for collection.

Hand sanitisers will be available and any returned items will be put in safe storage for 72 hours before being put back on the shelves.

The loan period for click and collect items will be four weeks with 11 of Leicestershire’s main libraries, including Syston, offering the new service.

Councillor Richard Blunt, county council cabinet member for libraries, said: “I’m delighted this provision is now available as we know that libraries play such a vital role in supporting local residents to access resources which can provide learning, enjoyment and support for health and wellbeing.

“We’re increasingly aware that many of our customers are now choosing from our vast digital library of thousands of titles, but we know that some of our members still enjoy borrowing a book physically and on a librarian’s recommendation.”

To place a click and collect request, visit: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/click-and-collect - users who cannot complete an online form can request their selection by calling 0116 305 2695.

County Hall say libraries remain closed for browsing at this time, but are expected to re-open in August, under safety conditions.