The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Essential work to repair Long Sutton Library’s roof is set to start next month.
The library will be closed from Monday, December 6 until Monday, December 20 when it will reopen with a click and collect service available from the site’s foyer thereafter while the works are carried out.
From December 20, the team from Long Sutton Library will be providing a Click and Collect service from the site’s foyer while the main body of the library temporarily closes for essential roof replacement work.
The two week closure is to allow for scaffolding to be erected at the building’s entrance and for the Click and Collect service to put in place.
This will allow for the return of items and collection of items reserved via the library service’s online catalogue. Staff will also be able to reserve items on customers’ behalf and will provide ‘grab bags’ of popular stock so that those without a particular title in mind can still access fresh reading material.
While no public computers will be accessible during this time, library staff will be providing a printing and photocopying service.
Work to replace the roof will continue into 2022 with the library’s main body reopening in late May.
Coun Lindsey Cawrey, executive councillor for culture at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “We’re investing in the library building to protect it for years to come. Sadly, this means that there will be some inconvenience while the work is going on, but we have put measures in place to make sure residents can still access many of the library’s services, including through our Click and Collect service.
“While the work is being carried out, I would also encourage customers to explore the extensive online library service, which includes free access to thousands of e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines and e-newspapers.”
