Temporary library closures

Check the temporary closures for our libraries.

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.

Appleby Library

Appleby library will be closed on 31 October 2026, all day.

South Lakeland Library closures

Grange Library

Grange Library temporary closures are:

  • 29 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
  • 30 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 5pm

Kirkby Lonsdale Library

Kirkby Lonsdale Library will be closed 29 October 2026 closed all day.

Milnthorpe Library

Milnthorpe Library will be closed 31 October 2026 closed all day.

Windermere Library

Windermere Library temporary closures are:

  • 29 October 2026 closed between 1pm and 2pm
  • 31 October 2026 closed all day

Barrow Library closures

Roose Temporary Library

Roose Temporary library will be closed 30 October 2026, all day.

Ulverston Library

Ulverston Library will be closed 31 October 2026, all day.