LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport branch of the Lake County Library located at 1425 N. High St. will be closed Aug. 1 through Aug. 5 while new carpet is being installed.

While Lakeport Library is closed, patrons will still have access to library services at Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake, Middletown Library at 21256 Washington St. and Upper Lake Library at 310 Second St.

Patrons can also go online to renew books, check their library account, and download eBooks, audiobooks, and movies from the library Web site at http://library.lakecountyca.gov.

Patrons will also be able to return their checked-out items at the outdoor book return at the Lakeport branch.

The Lakeport Library will be open for limited service the following week, Aug. 8 through 12.

During that time certain areas of the library will be off limits to the public, but patrons will be able to enter the lobby and pick up requested materials from the library circulation desk.

The library plans to reopen in full when the installation is complete on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m.

County Librarian Christopher Veach announced the closure to facilitate safe and efficient installation of new carpet.

The library has received financial assistance from USDA Rural Development to replace the current carpet, which is more than 30 years old, for health and safety reasons.

The closure will affect some of Lakeport Library’s regularly scheduled programs and events.

Storytime in Library Park at 10:15 a.m. Friday will happen as usual.

Events that usually happen at the library, such as the library book club and Lego Club will be postponed to the following week once the carpet installation is complete.

Residents can sign up to receive notification about library events via email at the library Web site, http://library.lakecountyca.gov .

For more information call the main branch of the library at 707-263-8817.