Covid restrictions are changing on the 12th April. This will see the largest amount of restriction changes since the start of the year including the re-opening of non-essential shops.

- Remember to wear face coverings in shops
- Please be respectful and stick to any requests to limit numbers
- Be kind – everyone is trying their best
- There is still a one way system in place around the town centre to support social distancing
Hairdressers and nail salons can also reopen, including those provided from a mobile setting.

- Customers will be able to browse in the main library area. We will be limiting the amount of people that can enter the library, at a time, so you may have to wait outside if it’s busy. We will ask customers to adhere to Covid safety rules: adults must wear a face covering, use the hand sanitiser and maintain social distancing while inside. We will be operating a ‘track and trace’ system.
- If you have a mobility difficulty or will find it difficult to wait outside (if we are busy) please let us know in advance so we can support your visit to the Library.
- Book and Browse the children’s area: From 12 April you can book a slot to browse the children’s area. The slots are for 15 minutes and one household at a time. We will ask adults to wear face coverings and everyone must use hand sanitiser before touching the books. Please send us a message or email us to book a slot: bude.library@liscornwall.org.uk
- A limited number of public computers will be available, please contact us to book a slot (see above)
- We will continue to run our other services, including Click and Collect, Pick and Mix books.
- Returns: You can return books to the lobby area. There is a trolley to the left for books coming back in. Books will stay on your card for 72 hours after you return them as they have to go into ‘quarantine’ before we check them back in.
- Fines: Library fines have been re-instated however we are taking a discretionary waiving approach for the time being due to Covid Quarantining restrictions with the returning of books, please ask a staff member for help if required.
- Renew: You can renew your books online. Click on the link below https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/…/borrow-renew-and-reserve/









