Residents can enjoy a good book and delve into the history of the county when Wiltshire Council reopens its libraries and Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre this week.

Council-staffed libraries reopen from Thursday, December 3, and volunteer-run libraries open as soon as possible after Wiltshire was confirmed to be in the Tier 2 high COVID-19 alert category, which allows libraries to open.

During the national restrictions, some Wiltshire libraries continued to provide books and access to public computers through order and collect services. More libraries will either resume the service or open for browsing, from December 3. For individual opening times and days check the links.

Amesbury, Downton, Mere, Salisbury, Warminster, Westbury and Wilton libraries open for limited browsing. Bookable computers are available.

Tidworth will offer an order and collect service and bookable computers.

Safety measures ensure social distancing and help to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre customers must book visits in advance. Spaces are limited, and restrictions on the number of documents customers can see at any one time.

Library opening times and contact details can be found at https://pages.wiltshire.gov.uk/librarylocations.htm and mobile library times at https://services.wiltshire.gov.uk/MobileLibrary/.

The online library content, which has proven to be hugely popular, will continue. Visit https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisure-active-communities for more information.

More information on the reopening of the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre can be found at www.wshc.eu.