For the time being, there will be no change to the way libraries in Wirral operate. This is to help reduce risk for people who are not vaccinated. There is also the risk of disruption to the library service if lots of staff have to self-isolate. Please follow infection control measures and continue to wear face coverings in public areas.

Overdue items will continue to be automatically renewed (no fines) until all libraries are open. At this point fines will be reintroduced for adult loans. Fines for children’s items have been removed and will not be reintroduced. To improve selection, it would be appreciated if any items that are finished with are returned to any open library before the reintroduction of fines commences.

You can visit and browse at the following libraries below. Check the opening hours as they have changed. You can also order books online and pick them up from the following three libraries:

The following libraries are now open for browsing:

View information about changes to the One Stop Shop service

Library strategy 2020 to 2025

Library strategy 2020-2025

The key focus of the Library strategy 2020-25 is to provide library services that improve areas of greatest need by providing attractive and relevant facilities and services, therefore reducing inequalities around:

literacy
skills for work
digital inclusion
health and community cohesion

An effective library service has the capacity to support the delivery of every one of the council’s priorities for 2025.

The PDF file below may not be suitable to view for people with disabilities, users of assistive technology or mobile phone devices.

View or download the draft Library Service strategy 2020-25 (PDF, 598KB)

Library services consultation

A public consultation was recently held to gather ideas to create a better library service for everyone.

The consultation is now closed and the comments are being reviewed.