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Temporary library works

Temporary library works

We’re currently carrying out temporary works to adapt and improve some of our library buildings. This will help to ensure that our libraries meet the changing needs of communities in Cambridgeshire.

The information below provides details on the works that we will be undertaking throughout 2025. This will be updated as new closures are scheduled and completed.

You can also find information below on any alternative provisions in place, such as extended opening hours to neighbouring libraries and additional mobile library stops which have been planned.

Whilst we aim to be as accurate as possible with the dates below, there may be instances where these may change at short notice.

Library

Type of work

Start date and duration

Alternative provisions

Rock Road, Cambridge

Total closure

Upgrades to the roof, installation of new skylights, and internal redecoration

5 May 2025

Due to reopen in July 2025

Library services will be available at the following nearby libraries:

· Cherry Hinton

· Cambridge Central

· Barnwell Road, Cambridge

No current closures.

Library

Type of work

Start date and duration

Alternative provisions

Whittlesey

Total closure

Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump and essential structural work

27 March 2025

14 weeks

In place at Scaldgate Child and Family Centre (PE7 1SD) from Monday 7 April 2025

Mondays from 9am until 3pm:

  • Library service
  • Barclays community banking

Fridays from 9am until 4.30pm:

  • Library service
  • Rhymetime (from 10.30am until 11am)
  • Barclays community banking

Saturdays from 9am until 1pm:

  • Library service

Yaxley

 Yaxley Library will be reopening on Monday 14 April following the completion of works to the building. For more information on opening times and library facilities, please visit the Online Directory.

Library

Type of work

Start date and duration

Alternative provisions

Cambourne

Total closure

Library expansion, including the creation of a new children’s space, study areas, and increased opening hours through open access technology

24 March 2025

Three months

Extended opening hours at Comberton and Papworth libraries

Additional mobile library stop at:

The Hub car park, High Street, Great Cambourne CB23 6GW

Stopping on:

  • Saturday 26 April
  • Saturday 24 May
  • Saturday 28 June

From 10am until 4pm

Cambridge Central Library

From Monday 7 April we will be transforming the third floor of Cambridge Central Library to create a new, innovative community space for everyone to enjoy. Visit our EverySpace project page to find out more and read frequently asked questions.

Frequently asked questions

In some circumstances you may still be able to access certain areas of the library whilst work is taking place. Some library buildings however may see a total closure due to the nature of the works planned.

Information on which library buildings will be totally closed or partially open will be detailed above and on the local directory.

You are also welcome to visit any other library in Cambridgeshire where you will be able to find a comparable range of services.

You can view a list of our libraries, and find your next closest library, via the map on our website.

Whilst some of our library buildings are closed, additional mobile library stops will be organised where possible.

Details for additional stops will be available in the table above and via the library page on the local directory.

Each vehicle carries up to 3,000 items of stock, including fiction, non-fiction, large print, books on CD and cassette, and children’s books. Our mobile libraries also stock health and wellbeing resources including free hearing aid batteries, free walking stick ferrules, and reading glasses.

Find a mobile library stop near you.

Where possible, we will place signs in the relevant library building at least 14 days before work is planned to start. Our friendly library staff will be on hand to inform visitors of upcoming closures.

We will also make changes to library opening hours on the local directory.

We will also be posting regular updates on our social media channels and prompting residents to visit our dedicated library works webpage.

All return dates will be extended throughout the closure period; however, items can be returned to any Cambridgeshire library, or Mobile Library should you wish to do so.

You can find libraries near you, or your closest mobile library stop on our website.

Contact us 

We are keen to hear from you.

Contact us by using the online contact form and choosing ‘Libraries’ as the service you require or telephone 0345 045 5225 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Find out more about the work we’re doing on our social media channels: