Community Managed Libraries
Welcome back to Derby Libraries
The final preparations are being made to welcome members back to Derby Libraries. A phased re-opening of our sites will take place over the next month, allowing as much use of library facilities as is safe and practical at this time.
While we are very much looking forward to seeing our members again, inevitably there will be changes to the services available, and opening hours. The safety of our customers and staff is our priority.
The Home Library Service has now resumed, and Derby Local Studies and Family History Library is taking enquiries, by phone, text and email.
Riverside Library will reopen from 10 August, and Mickleover Library from 11 August, for customers to browse and borrow books and use PC’s.
From 24 August, Alvaston Library and Normanton Library will operate a Click and Collect service, where customers can return books and collect reserved items.
We continue to urge library members to make use of our electronic services while they are unable to visit us in person. More information about the services and how to get started can be found on our eLibrary pages.
All items are being issued with a return date extended to September. Items already out on loan have already had their return date extended, although customers may not be aware of this. Members can continue to renew their loans online.
We wish all our members well and look forward to welcoming them back as soon as we can.
For full details on services reopening, please visit our welcome back page.
A new future for your library
Ten Derby libraries will become community managed by the end of February 2020 as part of the Council’s plans.
Direct Help and Advice (DHA) will be responsible for running the ten libraries in partnership with Community Action Derby and Citizens Advice South Derbyshire and City.
You can expect the same service you’re used to, such as book loans and access to computers, but the local charity will also provide vital services right in the hub of your community. This includes legal advice on housing as well as support on benefits and managing debt.
Derby's Community Managed Libraries
The following libraries have already been handed over to Direct Help and Advice (DHA):
- Allestree Library
- Allenton Library
- Blagreaves Library
- Chellaston Library
- Derwent Library
- Mackworth Library
- The Philip Whitehead Memorial Library at Chaddesden Park
- Sinfin Library
- Spondon Library
- Springwood Library
Allenton Library
Management of Allenton Library has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are Monday 10am – 4:30pm, Wednesday 10am - 5pm and Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
Tel: 01332 642310
Allestree Library
Management of Allestree Library has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are 10am - 4.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
Tel: 01332 559761
Blagreaves Library
Management of Blagreaves Library has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are Monday and Tuesday 10am - 5pm, Wednesday 10am – 3pm, Thursday 10am – 5pm
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
Tel: 01332 255403
Chellaston Library
Management of Chellaston Library has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am – 4:30pm
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
Tel: 01332 702614
Derwent Library
Management of Derwent Library has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are 12pm - 4:30pm on Monday and Tuesday, 10am - 2pm on Wednesday, 10am - 5pm on Thursday.
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
Tel: 01332 642250 Email: derwentcml@dhadvice.org
Mackworth Library
Management of Mackworth Library has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are Monday 10am to 5pm, Tuesday 10am – 4:30pm and Thursday 10am – 4:30pm.
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
Tel: 01332 642410
The Phillip Whitehead Memorial Library, Chaddesden Park
Management of The Phillip Whitehead Memorial Library, Chaddesden Park has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are Tuesday 10am - 5pm, Wednesday 10am – 4.30pm, Friday 10am – 4.30pm
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
Tel: 01332 672352
Sinfin Library
Management of Sinfin Library has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are 10am and 4.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
Tel: 01332 295711 Email: sinfin@citizensadvicesouthderbyshireandcity.org
Spondon Library
Management of Spondon Library has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are 10am to 4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
Springwood Library
Management of Springwood Library has now been handed over to Direct Help and Advice.
Opening times are 10:30am to 5pm on Tuesday and Thursday; and 10:30am to 5pm on Wednesday.
Please keep checking this page for any potential changes to this.
For more information visit the Libraries news page or visit Direct Help and Advice's website here.
A chance to volunteer
Community Action Derby is helping DHA to recruit volunteers who will play a vital role in contributing to the success of these libraries.
Whether you want to work with customers or behind the scenes, you can contact Community Action Derby for more information on 01332 346266.
