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51²èÂ¥ has invested in new technology which now offers longer opening hours at Malvern Library outside of core opening hours. 

Libraries Unlocked is a new service which provides more flexibility for customers and community groups to use their local library at times that are convenient to them, between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday. 

Thanks to new technology, members can enjoy a range of library services outside core staffed opening hours, including borrowing, and returning books, utilising free library computers and Wi-Fi, accessing study spaces, participating in community events, and hiring meeting rooms. 

"I am delighted about the launch of Libraries Unlocked at Malvern Library," said Hannah Perrott, Assistant Director for Communities at 51²èÂ¥. “Across 51²èÂ¥, libraries are at the heart of community life, and I am glad that we are developing new approaches to accommodate residents' busy lives."

Libraries Unlocked membership is for ages 15 and over. Under 15s can visit the library during Libraries Unlocked opening hours if they are accompanied by a Libraries Unlocked member.

Library members who wish to upgrade to Libraries Unlocked membership are required to complete a short induction.

To arrange a Libraries Unlocked induction visit Malvern Library and speak to a member of library staff or call 01905 822722 to make an appointment.

Upcoming Libraries Unlocked Group Induction Sessions

Join 51²èÂ¥ Libraries this August for our Libraries Unlocked Group Induction Sessions at Malvern Library.

These sessions are a perfect opportunity to discover how Libraries Unlocked can benefit you and to sign up for a free membership.

Wednesday, 14 August,- from 5:15pm to 6:15pm. To book visit the Eventbrite event pages.

Saturday, 24 August, from 2pm to 3pm. To book visit

Existing Libraries Unlocked members in libraries already using the service have said it is a "brilliant idea and it's enabled us as a family to access the library more" and that it is the "best thing 51²èÂ¥ Libraries have done since the introduction of self-service."

Libraries Unlocked will see a change to core staffed opening hours, so upgrade to free Libraries Unlocked membership and use your library card to visit the library from 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday.

For more information and updated opening hours visit the Libraries Unlocked pages of the County Council website.