ALL of Worcestershire's libraries, including The Hive, will close at 1pm on Wednesday, December 24 and remain closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

The libraries, apart from The Hive, will also be closed all day on Sunday, December 28.

The Hive will be open from 8.30am until 7pm on Sunday 28, Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December.

On New Year's Eve the libraries which are normally open will close at 3pm.

All of the libraries will be closed on New Year's Day and all are open as normal on Friday, January 2.

Councillor Lucy Hodgson, cabinet member for localism and communities, said: "We would like to wish all of our library customers a happy festive season and remind everyone that if you are a member of Worcestershire's libraries even when the libraries are closed you can still get access to eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines and your account 24/7 on your laptop, tablet or other mobile device. And it's free."

For more information visit worcestershire.gov.uk.