A local library tested a four-day schedule for six weeks. It kept the same 40 weekly opening hours, closing Wednesdays and extending Monday and Thursday evenings. Visits rose from 1,200 to 1,320 a week, although Wednesday visitors had to change plans. Staff reported fewer interruptions, but productivity was not measured. Longer evenings may help people who work during the day; this does not prove every library should open fewer days. Before making the change permanent, the team will survey residents, compare costs and repeat the trial in winter, when travel habits may differ.