Ammanford Library is to close for six weeks from Monday, February 16, to undergo an extensive refurbishment.

The library is set to reopen on Monday, March 30, with a new look and extra services.

A host of improvements are planned such as self-service Radio Frequency ID machines, with a large number of new books added to stock and new DVDs and CDs.

Borrowers will also have free access to the world’s largest online newsstand — Zinio — which hosts a collection of popular titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limit to the number of magazines downloaded.

In addition there will be a new adult lending library, IT facilities, a gallery suitable for exhibitions and conferences, as well as a teenage zone, children’s library and meeting rooms.

The revamp is being carried out in a bid to enhance the library as a community, learning and cultural hub for the town and its surrounding area.

The library will be closed for the duration of the refurbishment.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s senior cultural services manager, Jane Davies said: “This is a really exciting project and we’re delighted that we are in a position to provide our borrowers with a state of the art service they deserve.”

A week-long of events will take place to mark the re-opening.

For further information on other library services contact 01269 598360 or email library@carmarthenshire.gov.uk