Lancaster Central Library and has announced that both the main and junior libraries will be closed from 1.00pm on Wednesday 11th March for some exploratory building work, tied in with the Lottery funded refurbishment due this year.

“We’re hoping to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of this so that the closure causes the minimum inconvenience possible,” a spokesperson told virtual-lancaster.

• For information about local library services go to: www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries