Joining and using the library

Opening Hours

Public Library Opening Hours

Monday 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Wednesday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Thursday 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Friday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday Closed

Public computers close down automatically 15 minutes before closing time.

We will be closed on Monday 1 April for the public holiday.

Community Libraries

Baltasound Junior High School - Tuesdays 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm (during school term time) 

Brae High School - Tuesdays 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm (during school term time)

Mid Yell Junior High School - Wednesdays 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm (during school term time)

Public Holidays

The Library takes the standard six Shetland Island Council public holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, 2nd January, Up Helly Aa Wednesday and Easter Monday.

We sometimes open slightly different hours between Christmas and New Year.