Vik Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Anyone know if local libraries still open at present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapunzel Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Yes they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromit316 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 go grove vale its the cleanest library around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapunzel Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 The Southwark website on libraries has changed since earlier, it doesn't say they have closed but just gives information on the new online library catalogue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 kent and Sussex have closed all their libraries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Thanks all. Somewhere quiet for the older ones to study whilst that can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se22cat Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 My brother was told just now that Grove Vale will be closed from tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Shame but obvs understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromit316 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 did they say how long grove vale will be closed for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I was in Dulwich Library on Thursday afternoon and staff had just been told that due to the shortage of staff - all the libraries wee going to be closed from that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Barber Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Southwark libraries ar enclosed for the foreseeable futureBut you can access eBooks, newspapers, magazines online with Southwark Library membership. Really easy to organise and register - https://www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbremer Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I have DVDs which I tried to return on last date ,Friday, but library closed. Cannot renew and computer says ongoing fines of ?1.10 per day each. I shall be up to some ?200 in 3 months time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromit316 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I think they stop fining you when it gets to ?20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 They changed the computer log-in recently. My fines incurred because I couldn't renew were rescinded. Alas, the ones I racked up before that were not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromit316 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I think they won't fine anyone, with what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Barber Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 DEFINITELY all fines and overdue payments are stopped. Sadly the council website is woefully behind saying libraries open. But definitely no overdue fines while COVID-19 causing libraries to remain shut. If you have any problem please get in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenPlanters Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hello James, can I ask why the park cafe is still open and allowing mass spreading ? Why was the market open yesterday ? Southwark has one of the highest rates in the country ?-------------------------------------------------------> DEFINITELY all fines and overdue payments are> stopped. > Sadly the council website is woefully behind> saying libraries open. > But definitely no overdue fines while COVID-19> causing libraries to remain shut. > > If you have any problem please get in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Barber Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hi GardenPlaners,You've highlighted council stupidity. Website was saying earlier today libraries are open when they've been closed. Disaster planning will improve as the council gets its act together.Not helped by central government asking people nicely rather than imposing clear unambiguous instructions backed by law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 https://www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries/southwark-libraries-and-covid-19 now announces the indefinite closure of all libraries, and that loans will be auto-renewewed and fines cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 James Barber Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Not helped by central government asking people> nicely rather than imposing clear unambiguous> instructions backed by law.Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Libraries are closed, cafes, playgrounds in parks are also closed.Renata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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