REPAIR work is due to begin next month following the temporary closure of the library in Wilton.

The library building has been closed since April 6 to keep library users safe after the ceiling was found to be damaged.

Following further investigation by the council’s facilities management team and contractors, a detailed work plan has now been drafted for repair and work is scheduled to be completed in mid-August. Work is also needed on the roof, so the schedule is dependent on weather conditions.

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Cabinet member for libraries, Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling, said: “We apologise that we have had to close Wilton library temporarily, however, the closure was necessary to ensure people’s safety.

“Now that we have a detailed work plan, the repair work can get underway, and we look forward to reopening the facility in the summer. We are also taking the opportunity to carry out other repair work to the roof during this period, which will hopefully prevent the need for further work and building closures in the future.

“Local residents can use our range of digital services as an alternative, or they will be very warmly welcomed at any of our other libraries should they wish to pay them a visit.”

All books currently out on loan from Wilton Library will have their return date extended until the library reopens, or if required, books can be returned at other Wiltshire libraries.

The nearest library to Wilton is Salisbury and Wiltshire Council library cards are valid there and at any council libraries throughout the county.

If any customers have difficulties accessing an alternative library, email: libraryenquireies@wiltshire.gov.uk