Extended opening hours at our main libraries (Library Flex)
About the changes
We're extending opening hours at 8 of our main libraries, with staff available at the busiest times and self-service technology at other times. Safety measures include live CCTV, emergency phones and upgraded alarm systems.
Watch our video explaining how Library Flex works.
Upgrade for free and book your induction
To use the libraries during the extended hours, you'll need to upgrade your membership (for free) to Library Flex and complete a short induction.
Sign up using the our online form below or visit the library and speak to a member of staff.
Opening hours
View the dropdowns below to see the opening hours at our 8 Library Flex branches.
Day | Opening times | Staffed hours |
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Monday | 7am to 9pm | 10am to 1pm |
Tuesday | 7am to 9pm | 10am to 5pm |
Wednesday | 7am to 9pm | 10am to 5pm |
Thursday | 7am to 9pm | None |
Friday | 7am to 9pm | 10am to 5pm |
Saturday | 7am to 7pm | 10am to 4pm |
Sunday | 7am to 7pm | None |
Day | Opening times | Staffed hours |
---|---|---|
Monday | 9am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Tuesday | 9am to 7pm | 10am to 5pm |
Wednesday | 9am to 7pm | 10am to 5pm |
Thursday | 9am to 7pm | None |
Friday | 9am to 7pm | 10am to 5pm |
Saturday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 4pm |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Day | Opening times | Staffed hours |
---|---|---|
Monday | 10am to 5pm | None |
Tuesday | 10am to 7pm | 10am to 5pm |
Wednesday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 1pm |
Thursday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Friday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 1pm |
Saturday | 10am to 4pm | 10am to 4pm |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Day | Opening times | Staffed hours |
---|---|---|
Monday | 10am to 5pm | None |
Tuesday | 10am to 6pm | 10am to 5pm |
Wednesday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 1pm |
Thursday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Friday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 2pm |
Saturday | 10am to 4pm | 10am to 1pm |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Day | Opening times | Staffed hours |
---|---|---|
Monday | 10am to 5pm | 2pm to 5pm |
Tuesday | 10am to 7pm | 10am to 1pm |
Wednesday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Thursday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Friday | 10am to 5pm | None |
Saturday | 10am to 4pm | 10am to 4pm |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Day | Current opening hours | Temporary opening hours (transition period from June 2025) |
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Monday | 9:30am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Tuesday | 9:30am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Wednesday | Closed | Closed |
Thursday | 9:30am to 6pm | 10am to 1pm |
Friday | 9:30am to 5pm | 1pm to 5pm |
Saturday | 10am to 1pm | 10am to 1pm |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Day | Opening times | Staffed hours |
---|---|---|
Monday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Tuesday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Wednesday | 10am to 5pm | None |
Thursday | 10am to 6pm | 10am to 1pm |
Friday | 10am to 5pm | 1pm to 5pm |
Saturday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 1pm |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Day | Current opening hours | Temporary opening hours (transition period from June 2025) |
---|---|---|
Monday | Closed | Closed |
Tuesday | 10am to 6pm | 10am to 5pm |
Wednesday | 10am to 5pm | Closed |
Thursday | 10am to 4pm | 10am to 5pm |
Friday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Saturday | 10am to 4pm | 10am to 2pm |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Day | Opening times | Staffed hours |
---|---|---|
Monday | 10am to 5pm | None |
Tuesday | 10am to 6pm | 10am to 5pm |
Wednesday | 10am to 5pm | None |
Thursday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Friday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 5pm |
Saturday | 10am to 4pm | 10am to 2pm |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Day | Opening times | Staffed hours |
---|---|---|
Monday | Closed | Closed |
Tuesday | 10am to 6pm |
10am to 1pm 2pm to 5pm |
Wednesday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 1pm |
Thursday | 10am to 5pm |
10am to 1pm 2pm to 5pm |
Friday | 10am to 5pm | 10am to 1pm |
Saturday | 10am to 1pm | 10am to 1pm |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Public consultation
We held a public consultation to find out which changes would be the most useful for residents. This helped us to plan the new service and opening hours.
Terms and conditions
View the terms and conditions for Library Flex.