Opening hours set to change at Falkirk district libraries

By Fiona Dobie
Published 8th Nov 2023, 10:23 BST
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The opening hours of Falkirk district libraries are set to change from later this month.

From Monday, November 20, the community facilities will all be closed on Wednesdays and will only open for one late evening.

The changes will also see Slamannan Library open on Saturdays.

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The move comes after Falkirk Council’s executive approved a five-year strategic plan for Falkirk Libraries to redesign the library service and implement new opening hours to best suit community needs while delivering agreed efficiencies.

The opening hours of Falkirk's libraries are set to change. All libraries in the region will be closed on a Wednesday and a Sunday. (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)The opening hours of Falkirk's libraries are set to change. All libraries in the region will be closed on a Wednesday and a Sunday. (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)
The opening hours of Falkirk's libraries are set to change. All libraries in the region will be closed on a Wednesday and a Sunday. (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

The new opening hours will be as follows:

Bo’ness, Falkirk and Larbert libraries – Monday 10am to 8pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 3pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

Bonnybridge, Denny, Grangemouth and Meadowbank libraries – Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am to 5pm; Thursday 10am to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 3pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

Slamannan library – Monday and Tuesday 10am to 2pm; Thursday 2pm to 7pm; Friday 2pm to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 1pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

Further details of the new opening times can be found here

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