From May 13 a pop-up library will be open at 26 Corinna Street in Phillip (behind Chemist Warehouse) while the Woden library is closed for “significant” upgrades. 

The pop-up library will be open Monday to Friday, 10am-5.30pm.

Woden Library will be closed until mid-August.

 “During the closure the library’s old gas heating, ventilation, and air conditioning will be replaced with a new electric system. In addition, the library’s bathroom facilities on the ground floor will be renovated, new LED lighting will be installed, an improved study area as well as repairs to the roof,” says Peta Harding, of Libraries ACT.

“A variety of other smaller improvements will also be made like additional power and charging points, more network hubs for public PCs and various plumbing repairs.

“A full closure will be in place at the Woden Library which means all facilities such as the HIVE studio, events, community rooms for hire and other services will not be available. The return chute will be open, and members of the community will be able to return items 24/7.”

Customers will be able to collect reservations, return items during opening hours and take part in programs such as Story Time, Giggle and Wiggle, Geri-Fit and English Conversation Classes at the pop-up location. 

 More information is available at library.act.gov.au, or call 6205 9000.