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Library Service Message - March 31st

Gloucestershire Library services are currently operating under national restriction guidelines.  To see which services you can access from home please click here.  Libraries remain open to provide essential PC access to residents who cannot get online at home and we continue to offer request and collection services.    We look forward to extending our services from the 12th April when libraries will re-open for public browsing and computer access. To check your local library opening hours, and services on offer from the 12th, please check Library Locations and Opening Hours.

  1. Gloucestershire County Council
  2. Libraries
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  4. Cinderford Library

Cinderford Library

Find out when Cinderford Library is open and what you can do there

Opening times from Monday 12th April 2021:

Monday              10:00-13:00       Open

                             14:00-17:00       Open

Tuesday              Closed

Wednesday       10:00-13:00       Open

                             14:00-17:00       Open

Thursday            14:00-17:00       Collection Services

Friday                  10:00-13:00       Open

Saturday             10:00-13:00       Collection Services

Open (from 12th April)

Customers may enter the building, browse, borrow and return books/reservations.  Available reservations can be collected. Public Computers may be used during this time.

Collection Services

Customers can arrange an appointment to collect available reservations from a chosen library during "Collection Services" sessions.  Items may be collected from the door of the library with no access to the inside of the building.  See Request and Collection Services for details.

Computers and Printing

Details about using library computers and printing can be found here Computers and Printing

Closed

The building is closed to the public.  Staff may be on site to carry out administration, preparation and cleaning tasks.  Loan items can be returned using the drop box/letter box if available.

 

Social distancing measures will be in place at our libraries, including:

  • queue management
  • NHS “Track and Trace” recording
  • screens on enquiry desks
  • hand sanitiser stations
  • and quarantine areas for returned books.

Please remember to:

  • Keep your visit as brief as possible
  • Wear a face covering (unless exempt)
  • Bring your library card
  • Stay at home if you are self-isolating or have COVID-19 symptoms.

What we offer

  • Search for books and more... Library catalogue
  • Manage your library account, renew & reserve books Manage account
  • PCs with internet access (booking required) Book a computer 
  • Limited scan facilities - please note we can offer scanning via a USB memory stick- please bring a memory stick with you 
  • Microfilm reader (booking advisable)  
  • Photocopying
  • Free packs for Babies and Toddlers Bookstart
  • Home library service

 

The following services are suspended:

  • Apply for a bus pass (if you don't have a computer)
  • Hire this library - talk to a member of staff for details Hire of Premises Charges 
  • All groups
  • Free public Wi-Fi

 

Library Access

  • Ramped entrance, automatic doors.
  • Parking; parking for people with access needs.
  • Post box for out of hours book returns.

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