Issue 17: Romans, Resources and Restarting!
Welcome to the seventeenth edition of the B&NES Library Volunteers newsletter, The 331.
In this edition we say when in Rome...(Or Sydney Gardens) read about the Romans! We also share a great resource called Health Talk, point you in the direction of a wonderful volunteering opportunity with Bath Festivals and, most importantly, we have some great news!
Libraries Update: Now open on Saturdays!
Bath Central and Keynsham Libraries: 10am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4.30pm on Friday & 9.30 - 4.30pm Saturday.
Midsomer Norton Library: 10am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4.30pm on Friday & 9.30-1pm Saturday.
Library Services:
- Main library areas are available for browsing
- Public computers can be used for a 30 minute session on a first come, first serve basis
- Self study areas remain closed
- Return books through designated drop-boxes on the ground floor of Bath Central Library, and at the entrances of Keynsham and Midsomer Norton libraries.
One Stop Shop Services:
- Self-service telephones (for access to council services, welfare support and Citizens Advice)
- Certification of documents
- Issue of Welfare Support Vouchers
- Self-service payment kiosk (taking card payments only)
- Issue of Diamond Travel Cards
- Purchase of garden waste sacks
- Support with Blue Badges is available. Call Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41 to make an appointment
- Bath One Stop Shop will provide support to buy a parking permit; you can also buy a parking permit online
- Keynsham and Midsomer Norton One Stop Shops will run pre-booked Registrar appointments
You must follow social distancing protocols, use the hand sanitisers provided, and face coverings are required, unless you have a special exemption, in line with the latest government guidance on face coverings.
We want to hear from you! Whether it's to answer any questions you have, to pass on ideas, or just to say hello, email Emily on Library_Volunteers@bathnes.gov.uk or ring 01225 395968.
Take care of yourselves!
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