Rutland's libraries and museums return to longer opening hours
It's in line with the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions next week
Rutland’s libraries, Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle will go back to longer opening hours from Monday, in line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
From next week, Oakham Library will return to opening 44 hours a week, from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 1.00pm on Saturdays.
At the moment, its only open for 12 hours a week due to stringent safety measures.
Branch libraries in Uppingham, Ketton and Ryhall, as well as Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle, will also enjoy longer opening hours from next week.
The Library Home Delivery Service will continue to operate in place of Rutland’s previous Mobile Library.
Councillor Lucy Stephenson, from Rutland County Council, said:
“We are delighted to be able to get our libraries, museum and castle back to longer opening hours, following the end of most national COVID restrictions."
"It’s important that we do this with the safety of staff and service users in mind, so will be asking visitors to be respectful of the new guidelines."
"Please wear face coverings in crowded places, continue to wash and sanitise your hands regularly and stay home and get a test if you have any COVID symptoms."
"We’ve waited a long time to return to some kind of normality but we must continue to take care and follow precautions.”