RASTRICK Library will close down temporarily from Monday as work to improve access at the building enters its final stages.

Construction work has been taking place to allow disabled access to the building, with a new ramp being installed and the creation of a disabled parking space.

In addition, works will also be taking place to the gardens in front of the library, redesigning the flower beds and resolving issues with exposed tree roots.

Much of the stonework is now complete, but work around the entrance to the library is behind schedule due to poor weather throughout November.

The recent wet conditions have affected the application of the lime mortar that contractors are using on the entrance. This mortar has been chosen to complement the existing stonework, however, until set, it is vulnerable to being washed away.

As a result it is necessary to temporarily close the library from Monday, December 16, for two and a half weeks to allow for the completion of work around the entrance. The closure is being timed around the Christmas period when the library is closed anyway. It will reopen in the New Year.