Charminster Library could partially reopen by late November or early December after asbestos, insulation and radiator safety work moved the Bournemouth site closer to welcoming residents back. Charminster Library could partially reopen to residents by late November or early December. The library is expected to be staffed when it reopens, with the same approach used across other BCP libraries when staff shortages affect services in the area, according to the update. Recent work at the building has removed asbestos and insulation, while the remaining cast iron radiator panels have been secure
Charminster Library could partially reopen to residents by late November or early December.
The library is expected to be staffed when it reopens, with the same approach used across other BCP libraries when staff shortages affect services in the area, according to the update.
Recent work at the building has removed asbestos and insulation, while the remaining cast iron radiator panels have been secured as part of preparations for reopening to local library users.
The rest of the work has now been divided into smaller packages, which the update says should make it easier to move towards a partial reopening in the coming weeks.
The building is due to return on a partial basis first, while staff continue to work through the remaining tasks that are needed before the site can move beyond the initial reopening stage.
Tom Hayes MP said the news was encouraging for people who had fought to save the library, and said the community was getting closer to seeing “the doors open again”.
