WELLINGTON Library will be returning to its permanent location in Fore Street next month following a refurbishment.

The library will close at its temporary home in North Street from 1pm on September 7 and reopen in Fore Street on September 30 at 9.30am.

Work has taken place to fabric of the building, with a focus on improving accessibility for staff and visitors across all floors and increasing the thermal efficiency of the Grade I listed building.

A Somerset Council spokesperson said the refurbished library and associated complimentary services work to connect the community, enable partnership working and provide advice and guidance to all customers to the site.

“The upgraded premises, housing the library and health and wellbeing services, creates a wonderful hub for the local community and visitors alike,” said Cllr Federica Smith-Roberts, Executive Lead member for Communities, Housing and Culture.

“The closure will give our team of skilled staff time to move thousands of items, from the  temporary library premises in North Street, and items in storage into the refurbished building.”

Information for customers:

• All items on loan will be automatically renewed until at least October 21, 2024, giving extra time in which to return them after the library re-opens. Items overdue before the closure will be automatically renewed, but customers will have the overdue charge to pay.
• You will still be able to make a reservation from Wellington Library, but there will be a delay due to the closure. Reservations will start to become available at Wellington Library from September 30 when it re-opens.
• You can reserve and collect items from another library of your choice, during the closure period.   You can place reservations via your account at www.librarieswest.org.uk
• Opening hours will be, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am – 5pm, and Thursday and Saturday 9.30am -1pm
• Keep an eye on the Facebook page for more updates.