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A new pattern of opening hours for the majority of Devon’s libraries will be implemented from the end of September.

The new times will reflect the publics pattern of usage, and have been designed fairly to satisfy the majority of library users. Where reductions in hours have had to be made, the Council has looked at the least busy times, deciding for example to close at 6pm rather than 7pm when fewer people have used them.

The new times follow extensive public consultation earlier this year that drew over 8,000 responses, which told the Council when people like to use their libraries and how they would like to in future. Many library users said that they would like earlier opening than the current 9:30am start, and for some libraries to remain open over lunchtimes, so that people can fit in visits with their lifestyles.

The changes to opening hours mean that no libraries in Devon will close.

The changes will come into effect in two phases from week beginning the 26th September or week beginning 3rd October 2011.

To view the revised opening hours, please select your library from the following page - Your Local Library.