Book browsing now allowed at more libraries across the borough

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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.

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.