MOST of Warrington’s libraries will be closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Livewire says its standalone libraries will be temporarily shut until further notice at the close of play tomorrow, Friday.

But those in the hubs at Orford, Great Sankey and Woolston will continue to operate as normal.

It had previously announced that Warrington Library was to close on Tuesday.

However there will be no fines for overdue materials issued from March, items will be loaned until July 3 and the allowance for borrowing will increase from 10 to 30.

A Livewire spokesman said: “After the most recent government announcement on social distancing – and taking into account the demographic of our library users – following discussions with Warrington Borough Council, LiveWire will be temporarily closing its standalone libraries until further notice from close of business on Friday, March 20.

“Libraries in neighbourhood hubs will continue to operate as normal until further notice.

“We are very sorry for this interruption in services and we are doing our best to mitigate the impact this may have on you.”

Residents can also access resources for studying online, as well as eBooks and audio books, while community outreach sessions will be delivered by staff ‘where possible’.