WOOL Library supporters say they’re close to finalising a deal to keep their threatened library open.

The library looked like closing until Dorset County Council agreed to allow it to become a ‘community library.’ County Hall had earlier decided to withdraw its financial support for Wool Library as part of a programme of widespread cuts.

Now, the Friends of Wool Library chairman David Smith said: “Our negotiations with Dorset County Council are drawing close to a conclusion. We hope to be signing a formal agreement soon and arrange a handover date.”