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Last updated 15 March 2024
2. Open+ libraries
‘Open+’ self-service technology is available in some of our libraries and allows you to use each library for extra hours each week, outside times when staff are present.
The Open+ libraries are:
- Bramhall
- Bredbury
- Cheadle
- Cheadle Hulme
- Edgeley
- Great Moor
- Hazel Grove
- Heald Green
- Heatons
- High Lane
- Marple
- Reddish
How it works
You simply scan your card at the entrance, then enter your PIN to access the library. Whilst in the library you can:
- borrow books
- return books
- pick up reservations
- go online using the public PCs or the wifi on your own device
Some services are only available during staffed hours, such as:
- face to face information and guidance
- photocopying
- printing
How to sign up for Open+
Open+ pilot scheme
Good news! We’re currently running a pilot scheme at some of our libraries:
All adults are now pre-approved to use Open+.
This only applies to adults registered at :
- Bramhall
- Bredbury
- Edgeley
- Hazel Grove
- Heatons
To sign up for Open+ at any library not mentioned above, you’ll need to provide both:
- proof of address, such as a Council Tax bill, utility bill or bank statement
- proof of identity, such as your driving licence, birth certificate or passport
If you’re between 16 and 18 years old, you’ll have to show proof of address to use Open+ at any library, including libraries in the pilot scheme.
You can find more information in the customer agreement for Open+.
Support available
There are a variety of measures in place to support you and keep you safe whilst using your local library in Open+.
For our pilot libraries, there are videos to show you how to access and exit our buildings. Videos are only available for these libraries at the moment. Check them out here:
- Bramhall Library Open+
- Bredbury Library Open+
- Cheadle Hulme Library Open+
- Edgeley Library Open+
- Great Moor Library Open+
- Hazel Grove Library Open+
- Heatons Library Open+
- High Lane Library Open+
- Reddish Library Open+
At all other libraries, once you’re registered, we’ll give you an induction of the library, including the locations of emergency exits. We also provide an emergency phone and emergency contact numbers.
The library has CCTV which is monitored during Open+. The cameras give excellent coverage of the library.
Open+ also controls the lighting so that the library is bright and welcoming.
If you have any questions, you can email libraries@stockport.gov.uk.