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Borrow something new, settle into the reading room or follow a question into the reference shelves.

Open Shelf Library
Local library
Books, local stories and a place to spend a little time with something you want to understand.
A CLOSER LOOK
Borrow something new, settle into the reading room or follow a question into the reference shelves.

Fiction, essays and familiar subjects with room for an unexpected choice.
Ask about the local-history collection and how to begin a research enquiry.
Reading groups and library activities for people with a shared curiosity.
Open Shelf is a place to read, ask and discover. The desk can explain membership, borrowing and the current activities, whether you know the title you want or are simply looking for a starting point.
3 Civic Walk, Bellhaven. Free browsing and reading-room use. Ask the desk about joining, borrowing periods and reserving a title; opening hours are listed below.
Outside listed opening hours · Check exceptions below.
Reading room and library desk.
Reading room and library desk.
Weekend reading room.
A visual study of books, reading and the library setting.
Feedback about access, communication and service.
What stood out: reading, activities and practical hours in clear routes.
Collections, membership, activities and access enquiries.
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