Residents are now able to go into more libraries across the borough to browse through books on the shelves.
Last month, book browsing was allowed once again at libraries in Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Newbridge, Rhymney, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.
But as of Monday, June 7, residents can now do the same at 11 more libraries across the borough. These are: Aberbargoed; Abercarn; Abertridwr; Bedwas; Deri; Llanbradach; Machen; Nelson; White Rose Information Centre; Oakdale; Pengam.
However, with coronavirus restrictions still in place, residents will have to book in advance if they want to visit a library.
Library contacts
Bargoed – 01443 864714 / libbarg@caerphilly.gov.uk
Blackwood – 01495 235656 / libblack@caerphilly.gov.uk
Caerphilly – 02920 853911 / libcaer@caerphilly.gov.uk
Newbridge – 01495 243574 / libnewb@caerphilly.gov.uk
Rhymney – 01685 840606 / librhym@caerphilly.gov.uk
Risca – 01443 864780 / librisca@caerphilly.gov.uk
Ystrad Mynach – 01443 812988 / libystr@caerphilly.gov.uk
Aberbargoed – 01443 837164 / libbabarg@caerphilly.gov.uk
Abercarn – 01495 244393 / libaberc@caerphilly.gov.uk
Abertridwr – 02920 830790 / libatrid@caerphilly.gov.uk
Bedwas – 02920 852542 / libbedw@caerphilly.gov.uk
Deri – 01443 875549 / libderi@caerphilly.gov.uk
Llanbradach – 02920 861139 / liblab2@caerphilly.gov.uk
Machen – 01633 440330 / libmach@caerphilly.gov.uk
Nelson – 01443 451632 / libnels@caerphilly.gov.uk
White Rose Information Centre (Elliots Town) – 01443 875550 / whrrc@caerphilly.gov.uk
Oakdale – 01495 223545 / liboakd@caerphilly.gov.uk
Pengam – 01443 831739 / libpeng@caerphilly.gov.uk
There are still limits on the number of people allowed into the library at any one time, with residents having to pre-book 20-minute appointments.
To book an appointment, residents can call the library they want to visit or send them an email.
Visitors to the libraries will be required to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules, as well as fill out contact tracing forms.
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