20 - More libraries set to open longer

There’s even more choice to visit Dudley libraries with many set to open their doors for longer.

Following the first round of extended opening times, which saw Dudley and Stourbridge libraries open for the first time on Sundays, Dudley Council is set to introduce its second phase.

Brierley Hill and Sedgley libraries are the next libraries to open for the first time on Sundays from September 21 between 10am to 2pm.

From Monday September 15 Brierley Hill Library will also open on Wednesdays for the first time and longer on Fridays, while Sedgley Library will also open longer on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

In addition, both Long Lane and Cradley libraries will also open their doors for longer from mid September. Not only will both open for the first time on Thursdays, Long Lane will also open later on Wednesdays and Saturdays and Cradley will be open longer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Once this phase is complete the council will be on its way to meeting its target to extend staffed opening hours by 75 hours each week.

However, the introduction of four new library links in community facilities across the borough will add more than 60 hours of further opening.

Further plans to extend opening times will soon be coming to Halesowen, Netherton and Lye libraries.

Councillor Michael Evans, cabinet member responsible for libraries, said:

“Libraries are now offering a more flexible service to residents and I really hope people make the most of them.

“The first phase was introduced earlier in the summer and has proved a huge success with more than 100 residents regularly visiting Dudley and Stourbridge libraries on a Sunday”.

Residents and people who work in Dudley are reminded that they can also access library services 24/7 online at www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries. Residents can search online catalogues, renew or reserve books, book a pc at any library and even become a library member, which is free and open to everyone.

News Release Contact Information

Name:	Phil Parker
Telephone:	01384 815219
Email:	phil.parker@dudley.gov.uk

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