Verwood Library to close for improvement works

Verwood Library will close to customers on Monday 18th November and reopen on Saturday 23 November.

The closure will allow essential building work to be carried out, to prepare for the installation of new technology which will allow library members to use library facilities beyond staffed opening hours. We hope to launch this “Extended Access” for our library members at Verwood later this year.

Customers are able to borrow up to 20 books.  All book loans will be extended to ensure no returns are due whilst the library is closed.

During the closure, customers are encouraged to visit nearby libraries: Ferndown, West Moors and Wimborne where they can borrow and return books as well as use the facilities. Customers can also access our 24/7 online library offer for E-books, E-magazines and E-newspapers, to view their account and find information about our other services and library opening times Libraries - Dorset Council.

The investment in Verwood Library has been funded by Arts Council England and is part of a broader project to launch 'Extended Access' at 4 Dorset library sites: Verwood, Sturminster Newton, Gillingham and Sherborne.

Cllr Ryan Hope, Portfolio Holder for Customer, Culture and Community Engagement at Dorset Council said: 

We’re really pleased to be able to improve the facilities for our customers at Verwood Library thanks to funding from Arts Council England. We know the residents will benefit significantly from the investment and expansion of opening times once the work has been completed.”