Brunfaut library
Thanks to Open+, you can visit the French-language Bruegel and Brunfaut (Cité Modèle) libraries outside normal opening hours.
Open+ is an automated opening system that makes a library accessible at times when no librarian is present. You can borrow books or use a quiet workspace, in complete autonomy.
How does the Open+ library work?
- The library user registers with the librarians, receives explanation and signs a charter (image rights, responsibilities,...).
- The user has access to the library with his or her library card, which is activated after signing the charter. The number of people present in the library is automatically counted.
- The user can consult, borrow books,...
- Camera surveillance and a security system are active during these unmanned opening hours.
- Loudspeakers announce the closing of the library 15 minutes before and every 5 minutes thereafter. Numbers are available in case of specific problems (incident, police, technical support) and the alarm goes off if there is movement after closing time.
- In case of inappropriate behaviour, a report can be made via an online form.
Open+ opening hours
Books delivered to your home?
The French-language libraries in Laeken (02 279 37 90) and Riches-Claires (02 548 26 10) offer a free home delivery service for books to anyone who lives within the city limits and is temporarily unable to leave their home. To use this service, simply call one of the two libraries.