Surrey County Council to launch 'super access libraries'

Surrey County Council is to launch "super access libraries" later this year, which will increase opening times beyond staffed hours.

The programme will first be introduced in Horley, before second and third phase rollouts across the county.

The council says the move will open up Horley library for an extra 46.5 hours per week.

Anyone over the age of 16 who is a library member will be able to enter when it is unstaffed.

Super access members will be able to access the library with their library card and a pin when buildings are unstaffed.

During the extended hours, residents will be able to borrow and return books, study and use the PCs and wi-fi.

Surrey County Council's deputy leader, Denise Turner-Stewart, said: "I am delighted to introduce this new service that will enhance our Surrey library offer.

"The aim of Surrey libraries' super access is to make best use of our libraries by giving residents access to facilities at times that fit in with their busy lives."

The rollout of the whole project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

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