The Woolgoolga Library in New South Wales will remain closed for another month as a major upgrade to the building continues until late April 2026. This extension means the popular community hub will have been closed for nearly four months by the time it welcomes locals back through its doors.
The branch at 3 Ganderton Street has been shut since 3 January 2026 for a $150,000 project funded by a grant from the State Library of NSW. This work aims to modernise the building and create a brighter space for the community to use once it reopens.
Residents who have books or other items on hold can collect them from the Wiigulga Sports Complex on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. These pickups are available between 1pm and 3pm at the sports complex located on Solitary Islands Way.
According to the City of Coffs Harbour, the Harry Bailey Memorial Library and the Toormina Library are both open for those who need full library services. Ian Fitzgibbon from the council said the temporary measures were put in place to ensure people could still get to the collections and programs while the work is finished.
People needing to use a computer or a printer can also visit the Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre on Beach Street. While the library was originally expected to open again in mid-March, residents will now have to wait until the end of next month to see the finished results.
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