Hampton leisure centre and library to re-open this week

The Library and leisure centre will both reopen on Friday September 4.

In line with other sites, Vivacity and the council have undertaken thorough risk assessments and measures are in place to keep customers safe:

Monitoring the number of customers allowed in the library to ensure that there is adequate space for social distancing. A queuing system will be in place.

Customers will be asked to provide their name and number for track and trace purposes.

Hand sanitiser will be available for customers to use on entrance to and exit from the library. It will be compulsory for users to wear a face covering whilst on the premises (these will not be provided).

Book selection will be restricted to 30 minutes for the library and 1 hour for customers wishing to use the public network (computer suite). Seating and newspapers have been removed.

Library staff will ensure all books returned to the library are quarantined for 72 hours before being returned to the shelves.

Anyone wishing to use the public network, can book a 1 hour slot by visiting the library or phoning 01733 864280 – all necessary cleaning and social distancing measures will be in place to keep customers safe.

The opening times for the library are: Monday and Wednesday: 1.30pm – 5pm Friday: 9am – 12.30pm Saturday: 9am – 12pm.

Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday: closed

At the leisure centre there is a new online booking system, social distancing measures and increased cleaning and sanitisation across the gym, studios and equipment.