WREXHAM Library is the number one library in North Wales with over 100,000 visitors and virtual visitors each year.

Sadly, the well used and well loved facility needs a new roof and work will start in September to make sure it has a roof that will last into the foreseeable future to make sure all those visitors and staff stay warm and dry.

Last year it also hosted 479 events that were attended by over 8,000 people.

The timetable for Wrexham Library roof works is as follows:

  • Saturday, September, 9 – contractors move in to establish their site compound and build the crash decks below the 2 sky lights.
  • Saturday, September, 9 – Wrexham Library Foyer Open, the rest of the building will be closed as due to the scaffolding being installed there will be access to the main library but customers can use their own devices in the foyer and access free wifi.
  • September 18 – work to start on the roof.

It is estimated that the end date will be mid to late December 2023

The works have been funded from the planned council Capital Budget and will ensure the long term future of this facility in the heart of Wrexham.

During the works, all stock will be available to the public.

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Cllr Beverley Parry Jones, lead member for Corporate Services, said: “We ask all our users to bear with us as there will be some disruption and noise associated with these long overdue building works.

“Staff will be on hand if you need assistance and I thank them and all visitors for their patience during this time.

“Please be assured we will do everything we can to minimise disruption.”