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City of Wollongong

Feeling the chill? Warm up with something new from the library

Friday 7 August 2020

We know our community loves their libraries, and since we reopened the doors for timed visits in June, more than 45,240 items have been borrowed by 23,260 customers.

However, with the situation changing daily with Coronavirus, we appreciate not everyone wants to visit a library to return books, DVDs, magazines or CDs.

That’s why our returns chutes have remained open – people can drop back their overdue library items without having to go into one of our libraries.

“Our reopening process has gone smoothly with people happy to make an appointment to visit, and to provide their contact details should there need to be contact tracing undertaken,’’ Manager Library and Community Services Jenny Thompson said.

“It has been lovely to welcome so many of our customers back into all our libraries and we’re expecting more people to pop in and stock up on reading, listening and watching material with the rainy weather forecast for the end of the week.’’

Ms Thompson said people not willing to come into the libraries are welcome to return outstanding items through the external returns chutes which are open 24/7.

“It’s a contact-free way to bring your items back and make them available for others in our community,’’ she said.

“We’re keen to see people to continue to return their items as it keeps our shelves well-stocked for other customers. We have a cleaning and quarantining process in place – in line with the NSW Public Health Order – before any returned items are available to borrow.

“If you’re embarrassed about returning a late item, don’t worry! There are no overdue fees or fines and you can return your items by using the returns chute at any of our seven libraries.”

All libraries are open by appointment and customers are encouraged to visit their library of choice to return their overdue items and pick up something new.

To book an appointment, call your local library to book a 50 minute visit.

Wollongong Library - (02) 4227 7414

Corrimal Library - (02) 4227 8179

Dapto Library - (02) 4227 8555

Helensburgh Library - (02) 4294 2185

Thirroul Library - (02) 4227 8191

Unanderra Library - (02) 4271 1217

Warrawong Library - (02) 4227 8133


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