WANSTEAD library will shut down for a week of maintenance work next month.

The heavily used facility will be closed from Saturday October 3 until Monday October 12 so that a range of repairs and renovation can be carried out.

Bookworms face a roundtrip to the nearest alternative library in Aldersbrook, which will be operating extended hours during this time.

Aldersbrook library will be open at the following times during the closure:

Saturday October 3 - from 9.30am until 4pm Sunday October 4 - Closed Monday October 5 - 9.30am until 8pm Tuesday October 6 - 9.30am until 8pm Wednesday October 7 - Closed Thursday October 8 - 9.30am until 8pm Friday October 9 - 9.30am until 5pm Saturday October 10 - 9.30am until 16:00 Sunday October 11 Closed

Loaned books can be renewed at any Redbridge library or by visiting the council's website: redbridge.gov.uk or by calling: 8708 5830.

For more information call: 020 8708 7400.