Glen Hills Library is now open at the following times:

The computers are now also available for use with each allowing social distancing.

Following training on 26th October 2018, Glen Hills Library are now proud to announce that they are now officially a 'Safe Place'.

A safe place is somewhere you can come if you are feeling distressed, vulnerable or confused. Our volunteers can assist you by providing support or advice to help you. They can also guide you in the right direction to external support services and provide safety if you have been struggling out and about in the community.

Whether it be a cup of tea and a friendly ear or help in contacting family, the library team are on hand to help.

Glen Hills library are also a part of the Message in a Bottle Scheme. This is where you put any information about medication or your medical history into the plastic bottle along with your personal details and this is then stored in the fridge.

In case of an emergency, the emergency services can then access information quickly by retrieving the bottle, containing your information directly from the fridge, in effect saving precious time.

If you would like a bottle, please see a member of the library team.

If you would like to become a library member, you can still join over lockdown. Call into the library during click and collect opening hours and ask a volunteer for a form.

There are online resources available for adults and children to enjoy whilst our library is closed and work related courses for people in the workplace, or those planning to join the work force.

https://www.librariesconnected.org.uk/

https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/

https://theskillstoolkit.campaign.gov.uk/

VOLUNTEERING IN THE LIBRARY OR CAFE

Volunteering is a rewarding and enjoyable activity and we welcome new volunteers. If you are interested, please pop into the library and fill in an application form. We will be in touch with you as soon as possible. All volunteers are happy to chat about their experiences, so do not hesitate to speak to them.

Glen Hills Library is entirely run by volunteers and aims to provide a hub for the local community. Within the library is The Park Café which is also run by volunteers - for more information go to The Park Café page on the website.

We have extensive opening hours and host a range of additional activities.

All activities are free and no booking is needed - just turn up.

LIBRARY AUTUMN OPENING HOURS.

If you have any questions, contact Linda at linda.sidorowicz@gmail.com

The contact number for the Library is 0116 2787720