From next week, residents will no longer need to make an appointment to visit libraries in Caerphilly County Borough.
The change comes in on Monday, November 29.
It will be the first time residents will have been able to go into a library in the borough without having to book in advance since March 2020.
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
Visitors will be encouraged to wear face coverings, unless exempt, while at the libraries.
Perspex desk screens and barriers to enforce two-metre social distancing will also be in place.
Libraries are also no longer required to quarantine books on their return, but will provide antibacterial wipes and sanitiser to people who want to clean the books before taking them home.
Councillor Ross Whiting, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, said: “After the tough last 18 months that we have all had during the pandemic, the reopening of all our libraries next week is such welcome news.
“We want to thank you all for your patience during the pandemic and look forward to welcoming existing and new customers to our libraries next Monday. “
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