The Grade II-listed library on Market Square will close at 5pm on Tuesday, August 11, with work expected to continue until spring 2027. Due to the scale of the work, the library must remain closed while the restoration is carried out. The council said the work is intended to protect the future of the building and ensure it can continue operating as a library for years to come. Morecambe Library will also extend its opening hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, opening from 9am until 7pm. "We can't wait to welcome people back inside and show off the new and improved Lancaster Central Library when this work is complete."