Poole Library to close for a month from 26 August for roof repairs
8 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Poole Library and the Customer Service Hub inside the Dolphin Centre will shut their doors from Wednesday 26 August until Friday 25 September while contractors tackle the most disruptive phase of an ongoing roof project.
The work involves removing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), a once-common building material now known to be structurally problematic, from the roof space directly above the library. Contractors have advised that this stage will involve continuous drilling, demolition and the removal of waste materials on weekdays — sustained noise and disruption that makes keeping the library open safely impractical.
The council says the building has been safe to visit throughout earlier phases of the project, and the closure is a precautionary measure to protect the wellbeing of customers, staff and contractors alike.
If you need council services during the closure, BCP's online portal remains available around the clock, and other BCP libraries across Bournemouth and Christchurch will continue to operate as normal. The library is expected to reopen on 26 September, in time for the start of the school autumn term.