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24
Nov 2020
Harrogate and Knaresborough libraries partially reopen
Harrogate and Knaresborough libraries are set to resume their reduced lockdown services this week.
The libraries closed last week after a member of staff in each one tested positive for covid.
The buildings have been given a deep clean and staff who needed to have self-isolated.
Harrogate library will resume services tomorrow and Knaresborough is expected to be back in operation on Saturday.
Library members will be able to use the select and collect service, which allows them to order books by phone or email and pick them up from the library entrance.
Library computers will also be available for essential use, but must be booked in advance.
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Harrogate will open from 10am to 4pm on weekdays and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday.
Knaresborough will open from 9.30am to 1.30pm on Saturday, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.30am to 1.30pm on Thursday and 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 7pm on Friday.
North Yorkshire county councillor Greg White, executive member for libraries, said:
“We have robust safety measures in place, including collecting contact tracing details, strictly limited numbers and plentiful hand sanitiser, so customers can continue to use our select and collect and to book public computer sessions with confidence.”
All libraries in the county are currently closed for browsing.
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