Heer and Malpertuis library service points extend opening hours!

Effective 1 February, the opening hours of library service points Heer and Malpertuis will be extended. Both locations were already open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (2:00 - 5:00 p.m.), but will now also be open on other weekdays starting on 1 February.

New opening hours

Malpertuis library service point

Mon.: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tues.: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (new)
Wed.: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thurs.: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (new)
Fri.: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sat.: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (new)
Sun.: Closed

Heer library service point
Mon.: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tues.: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (new)
Wed.: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thurs.: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (new)
Fri.: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sat.: Closed
Sun.: Closed

This extension of opening hours is part of the transformation of both locations, shifting from library service point to fully fledged neighbourhood public library. All this is being made possible by the allocation of a substantial sum (€550,000) thanks to a Ministry of Education, Culture and Science programme. This programme allocating one-off specific allowances for local library facilities in 2023-2024 (SPUK Bieb) contributes to the realisation of ‘future-oriented library facilities’ in municipalities.

In addition to extending opening hours at both locations, we are also working on expanding services and activities, with a special focus on basic skills such as reading, writing and digital skills.

We hope to see you soon at our Malpertuis and Heer library service points!

For more background on this SPUK:
https://www.dus-i.nl/subsidies/eenmalige-specifieke-uitkeringen-lokale-bibliotheekvoorzieningen

And for the precise text of the programme:
https://www.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stcrt-2023-9297.html