By way of extra support to residents, Rutland County Council is introducing a new 'Warm Hubs' initiative this November 2022.

Throughout the winter months, all four of Rutland's public libraries (Oakham, Uppingham, Ryhall and Ketton), will operate as a Warm Hubs with free Wi-Fi.

This will be during regular opening hours, as well as volunteer-supported extended hours at Ketton and Ryhall, and is for anyone struggling to heat their home.

Oakham Library will be open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 1pm on Saturday.

Uppingham Library will be open 9am - 5pm on Tuesday and Friday (with a lunch closure from 1 - 1:30pm), 1:30 - 5pm on Wednesday and 9am - 1pm on Saturday.

Ketton Library is open 9am - 5pm on Wednesday and Friday (with a lunch closure from 1 - 1:30pm) and 9am - 1pm on Saturday, with volunteers keeping the library open from 10am - 4pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Ryhall Library will be open 9am - 5pm on Monday and Thursday (with a lunch closure from 1 - 1:30pm) and 9am - 1pm on Saturday. Volunteers will be ensuring that the library is open 2 - 4:30pm on Tuesday and Friday. Ryhall library will also open 10.00am until 4.00pm every Wednesday.

This will be extended to Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the winter months of December, January and February. The additional hours are being delivered with volunteer support thanks to Ketton and Ryhall Parish Councils.

Elsewhere, Uppingham Methodist Church on Orange St is opening as a warm space from 10.00am to 12.00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.

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