Residents in Great Barr can now access the library outside of usual hours thanks to Sandwell Council’s Library+ service.
Eager bookworms can access library facilities with a library card and a special PIN number when staff aren’t present, prior to its usual opening hours, during lunchtime, and when the library closes, as well as Sundays when it’s usually shut.
Councillor Syeda Khatun, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Communities (with responsibility for libraries), said: “I would encourage all Great Barr residents to enjoy this new flexibility, by visiting the library, registering and attending a brief induction
Library+ hours are confirmed as:
- Monday: 8am-9.30am, 1pm-2pm, 5pm-8pm
- Tuesday: 8am-9.30am, 1pm-2pm, 5pm-8pm
- Wednesday: 1pm-8pm
- Thursday: 8am-9.30am, 1pm-2pm, 4pm-8pm
- Friday: 8am-9.30am, 1pm-2pm, 4pm-8pm
- Saturday: 8am-9.30am, 4pm-8pm
- Sunday: 8am-8pm
A parent of two children said: “We’re really looking forward to be able to come to the library in the evenings as a family! The current opening hours are not convenient for us.”
Support worker Nicolle Mcintosh said: “It’s fantastic I pick up clients at 8.30am and have to wait in the car until the library opens at 9.30am. I also have to leave when the library closes during lunchtime. It’s going to make things so much easier for me.”
For more information, visit sandwell.gov.uk/libraries