We would like to reassure you that all other viable options have been considered, and such decisions are not taken lightly.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience.
Please contact your library before you visit.
Eden Library closures
Alston Library
Until 6 November 2026, Alston Library will close at 2:30pm on Fridays instead of 5pm as advertised. This is due to a resourcing issue. No other days are affected.
South Lakeland Library closures
Ambleside Library
Ambleside Library temporary closures are:
- 5 October 2026 all day
- 7 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
- 9 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
Grange Library
Grange Library temporary closures are:
- 8 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
- 9 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
- 12 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 5pm
- 13 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
- 14 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
- 15 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
- 16 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 5pm
Kendal Library
Kendal Library temporary closure is 14 October 2026 at 5pm.
Kirkby Lonsdale Library
Kirkby Lonsdale Library temporary closures are:
- 16 October 2026 closed all day
- 17 October 2026 closed all day
Milnthorpe Library
Milnthorpe Library temporary closures are:
- 10 October 2026 all day
Windermere Library
Windermere Library temporary closures are:
- 8 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
- 9 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm