AN anonymous donation will allow a community space at Hay-on-Wye Primary School to increase its opening hours.
The flexible community space, which includes the town’s library, will open on Friday afternoons, from 1.30-6pm, as part of a six month trial from the start of October.
Powys council said the new opening hours are thanks to financial support from "generous" partners, who have asked to remain anonymous.
The new hours will allow children and families and those working traditional ‘office hours’ the opportunity to use the facilities for a longer period.
Cllr Rachel Powell, the council’s cabinet member for young people and culture, said: "We are delighted to be able to open the flexible community space for longer and we are very grateful to our partners for the financial support.
"Reading for pleasure is critical to children’s success in life. It complements their in-school learning and here we can provide both opportunities on one central site, which is fantastic.
“However the facilities aren’t there just for the children - there’s a wide range of books and resources for people of all ages in the community to enjoy."
The new hours will operate from Monday, October 1 when the space will be open from 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm on Mondays and Thursdays; from 1.30pm-6pm on Fridays and 10am to 12.30pm on Saturdays.