Hemsworth Library

Welcome Back!

We are operating reduced hours and activities in order to be Covid-19 Secure so that you can visit and use the library with confidence.

• Face Coverings: You should wear face covering if you can
• Hand sanitising: Customers must use the sanitiser provided before entering the library
• Borrowing: The library will be open for self-serve book borrowing and return
• Computers: Computer use is available in 30 minute slots and pre-booking is advised
• Events: There will be no weekly events, story times or regular meetings on the premises until further notice
• Study Space: One hour bookable study spaces available in most libraries - contact your local library to book
• Fines: We stopped charging fines for overdue items from 1 April 2020
• Joining: From 1 October 2020 you can join the library without proof of identification
• Food and drink: Teas, coffees and refreshments/foods not to be consumed on the premises
• Online resources: Our online resources, including weekly story times, continue to be available. See our full range of online resources
• Printer: Printing, scanning and photocopying will be self-serve, customers must sign up to a Papercut account and have the correct change to use these services