The council announced that all of its libraries will remain closed on Monday, September 19, which has been designated a bank holiday for the funeral of Britain's longest-serving monarch.

Shropshire Council runs libraries in:

• Albrighton

• Bayston Hill

• Bishop's Castle

• Bridgnorth

• Broseley

• Church Stretton

• Cleobury Mortimer

• Craven Arms

• Ellesmere

• Gobowen

• Highley

• The Lantern, Shrewsbury

• Ludlow

• Market Drayton

• Much Wenlock

• Oswestry

• Pontesbury

• Shifnal

• Shrewsbury

• Wem

• Whitchurch

Mourners from across the country are expected to gather in London to witness the monarch's final send-off.

Condolence books which are placed in the libraries will not be available to sign during that day.

Normal opening hours will resume from Tuesday, September 20.