Long Branch book lovers will have to use another branch of their favourite library.

Staff of the Long Branch Public Library, at 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W., say they will be closed from October 17 for four weeks for important roofing and HVAC repairs.

All programs and activities for the next month are cancelled, according to the library website.

Cancelled programs includes; New Toronto Book Club, Talk About Books and Think, Dream and Paint among others.

Staff said holds on books or other material can be returned to any branch of the Toronto Public Library.

The branch, which was opened in 1955, (see photo) features collections in English and Polish. It has a local history collection, an art exhibition place, seating for 47. It includes 11 computer workstations, after-hours book-drop, Wi-Fi access and is wheelchair accessible.

The Toronto Public Library provides free and equitable access to services which meet the changing needs of Torontonians.

Other nearby public library branches in the area includes the New Toronto Public Library, at 110 Eleventh Street, Mimico Centennial Library, at 47 Station Rd., and Humber Bay Public Library, at 200 Park Lawn Rd., just north of The Queensway.

The branch is expected to reopen in late November.