Libraries have reopened

We are delighted to announce that all Bexley Libraries have reopened.

New opening hours are in operation, as part of the new library service model that was agreed by Bexley’s Cabinet in January 2021, following on from the ‘Changes to Bexley’s Libraries 2020 consultation, as below:

All libraries operate on a self-service basis on Saturdays (a member of staff will be on hand to help you use our facilities if you require any assistance) and Central Library is no longer open on Sundays.

We are please to advise that you will be able to:

• Borrow, return and renew items
• Access a range of Council services and get other types of help from our staff
• Make use of our IT facilities, including using a PC, scanner and printing services (subject to availability). Use is limited to 30 minutes and sessions start at half-past the hour to allow for cleaning.
• Make use of study desks - please note these will be on a first-come, first-served basis

All items that are currently on loan to customers have been extended until 1 August 2021 so you will need to ensure you have returned or renewed any items before this date.

For information about the measures that are in place, please visit the COVID-19 updates page. Please check before your visit for any variations to opening times. These may change at short notice due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on our ability to staff and open libraries.

The Local Studies and Archive Centre is operating on an appointment-only basis. Please visit the Local Studies page for more information.

Click and collect is no longer operating and our standard reservations service resumed.

Don't forget that you can still be able to access our online services, including free access to a wide range of e-books, e-newspapers and much more.