WORK begins this week on refurbishing two Liverpool community libraries.
Woolton and Wavertree Libraries will shut for several weeks while redecoration takes place.
Extra public computers are being installed at Wavertree with free internet and email access, and an area is also being set aside for story time sessions with children.
The number of books of interest to the Asian community will also be increased in time for the reopening on May 22.
Wavertree issues 60,000 books annually and receives 92,000 visits. Woolton Library, which opened in 1926 and is a former Methodist Chapel, is being redecorated inside and out and will reopen on May 30.
It issues more than 50,000 books per year and the number of people using it is increasing.
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Council leader Warren Bradley said: "Our libraries are focal points for the community right across the city.
"The refurbishments will ensure they continue to be welcoming places where both young and old can borrow books and use the latest computer technology."
The improvements will mean that 10 of Liverpool's community libraries have been refurbished in the last five years.
During the closure period, customers can use any other library. The nearest to Woolton is Garston Library on Bowden Road or Hunts Cross Library on Kingsthorne Road.
People who use Wavertree can travel to Childwall Library on Childwall Five Ways.
Fines on overdue books will be waived during the closure period.
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