Here's when your town library will reopen

Libraries will begin reopening in Derbyshire this month after the coronavirus lockdown. Photo by Pixabay.

Heanor, Matlock and Swadlincote will open on July 6, Dronfield on July 7, Chesterfield on July 8, Buxton and Long Eaton on July 9.

The libraries will be open from 10am-4pm Monday to Friday, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays until further notice, with people being asked to arrange appointments direct with their local library.

Residents must book an appointment in advance and are urged not to turn up unless they have done so.

Appointments for people wanting to take out books, can be arranged over the phone or by email, and use of library computers can be arranged by phone only. Staff will not be able to assist people using computers.

All currently borrowed books and other items have been automatically renewed until September 30 and people are being urged not to bring them back unless they have made an appointment. No overdue charges will be incurred for books which are currently borrowed.

Derbyshire county council leader Coun Barry Lewis said: “These are temporary measures and we are obviously working towards opening up the service further when we are sure it is safe to do so, with the overall aim being to re-open all 45.”

Details will shortly be announced on the second phase of library reopenings, including Alfreton, Ashbourne, Belper, Bolsover, Glossop, Ilkeston and Ripley.

Information on the reopening of the remaining libraries will follow at a later date.