SOMERSET Council’s Library Service will be briefly closing a number of its buildings next month.

The closures will take place to allow staff training and libraries in Chard, Ilminster, and Crewkerne, will close on May 17.

A Somerset Council spokesperson said: “This is to enable essential staff training as we implement a new library management system.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Dates, times, and venues are listed below.”

May 17

  • Chard Library, closed 9.30-2pm
  • Ilminster Library, closed all day
  • Crewkerne Library, closed all day Other closures

May 13

  • Frome Library, closed between 9.30-2.30pm
  • Yeovil Library, closed from 12.30pm
  • Wincanton Library, closed all day
  • Martock Library, closed from 12pm

May 23

  • Yeovil Library, closed from 12.30pm

May 24

  • Taunton Library will be closed between 1.30pm-2.30pm

Any items due for renewal on those dates/sites will be renewed automatically.