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Nov 2020
North Yorkshire libraries offer book collection service
Libraries in North Yorkshire have closed again for lockdown — but people can still order books and collect them from the entrances of the buildings.
North Yorkshire County Council revealed yesterday it would operate its select and collect service, which began this year.
The service enables library members to call or email libraries to order books and then pick them up.
Select and collect is available at council-managed libraries in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon. Some community libraries will also offer the service.
Computers available
It is no longer possible to browse libraries but members can book computers for essential use only. A council statement said:
The home library service and mobile library will continue to operate during lockdown, although books from the mobile vehicle must be pre-ordered online.
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Library membership grew during the first lockdown.
Current loans extended
All books issued before the current lockdown have had their loan period extended to January 11.
County Councillor Greg White, executive member for library services, said:
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