Poole Library reopening pushed back to 19 October
23 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Residents hoping to visit Poole Library next week will need to wait a little longer: the reopening date has shifted from 28 September to Monday, 19 October 2026, after unexpected complications slowed roof repair works at the Dolphin Centre.
Contractors removing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from the roof above the library discovered nesting seagulls in part of the work area. The birds affected access to sections of the roof and pushed the construction programme back. RAAC removal is essential structural safety work, so the schedule has to accommodate the delay before the building can safely reopen to the public.
In the meantime, the library will continue to open on Saturdays, 9am–5pm, so weekend visits remain possible throughout the works.
Residents needing Citizens Advice support should note that the service has relocated temporarily. It is currently operating from the United Reformed Church near the former Poole Civic Centre, keeping its usual opening hours while the library building remains closed.
The Customer Service Hub, which shares the Dolphin Centre space with the library, is also affected by the delay. Full details are on the BCP Council news hub.