Opening hours are changing at West Lothian Council libraries.
The changes are being introduced to ensure all 14 council libraries can remain open in the communities they serve.
The changes come into effect from Monday, March 30, and will see opening hours reduced, with some libraries closing one day per week and others libraries introducing self-service times.
Local residents are advised to check their local libraries opening hours in advance of any visits from them at www.westlothian.gov.uk/library-changes.
A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: “We would encourage West Lothian library users to make sure that they are aware of any changes at their local library in advance of Monday, March 30.
“All 14 of West Lothian’s libraries will remain open to serve the communities where they are based, with changes in opening hours and introducing self-service days enabling us to find the savings we need to balance our books.
“Self-service already accounts for 67 per cent of library transactions, so the majority of customers are already using this method to access our stock. Customers are advised to make sure they bring along their library card on self-service days.
“Customers are advised to make sure they are a library member and own a library card. If you have lost your card, a replacement card can be picked up from your local library free of charge before March 30.”
The changes are part of a range of measures aimed at bridging the council’s estimated £31 million budget gap over the next three years, with £121 million of savings already delivered since 2007.
