Article Source: Renfrewshire Leisure
Last Updated: 22 July 2020 9:29
The sprightly 77-year-old was at the head of the queue before the library opened at 10am to return 15 books and borrow another nine books to keep up with her favourite pastime of reading.
As she clutched her latest supply of books outside Johnstone Library, Ann, from Kilbarchan said: “Being able to visit the library was the thing I missed most during lockdown. I’ve loved reading since I was a young girl and I always had my nose in a book.
“I was overjoyed when I heard the library was reopening, as I visit the library twice a week and I must be their most regular customer.”
Ann whose favourite books are romance novels and wartime stories added: “When the library was closed over the past few months I got books from friends and I even read some books twice.”
All 12 Renfrewshire Leisure libraries re-opened on Monday for members to return titles and pick up books they had ordered by phone or online by click and collect.
The move comes after the Scottish Government last week gave the go-ahead for libraries to open as part of the move into Phase 3 of the route map out of the coronavirus pandemic.
To keep both staff and the public safe, only one customer at a time will be alllowed into a library to drop off books, or collect pre-ordered books and face coverings should be worn inside the building.
It has also been decided that there won’t be any fines for people returning overdue books.
Renfrewshire Leisure’s chairperson, Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes said: “We encourage people of all ages to read books, as it brings enjoyment and knowledge into our lives.
“Libraries have always been an important resource in our community and it’s brilliant to be able to open up our libraries again and provide a vital service to the public.
“Due to the current coronaviris guidelines from the Scottish Government we will have to operate our libraries in a different way for the time being. But I’m sure our customers will understand and we thank them for their patience and willingness to abide by these guidelines as we welcome them back.”
Renfrewshire’s libraries are at: Bishopton; Bridge of Weir; Erskine; Ferguslie; Foxbar; Glenburn; Johnstone; Lochwinnoch; Linwood; Paisley Central Library; Ralston and Renfrew.
Books can be reserved online at www.renfrewshirelibraries.co.uk or by telephone on 0300 300 1188.
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