Libraries Some branches could open on Sundays

SOME libraries in Bristol could soon open on Sundays in a bid to get more people borrowing books.

- Alex SEABROOK Local democracy reporter

Libraries could also open in the evenings more often, after fears that their current limited opening hours puts people off from using the many different library services.

Only one in seven people in Bristol actively use a library at the moment. While the recent crisis of unplanned closures now appears to be over, many of the 27 libraries across the city do not have long opening hours. Marksbury Road Library, for example, is open just three days a week.

Bristol City Council is hoping to get more people using the library service. As well as borrowing books, people can read e-magazines and listen to audiobooks for free. Part of an upcoming new library strategy includes exploring whether opening hours can be extended.