Nottingham City Libraries will be carrying out improvement works at two of our community libraries this March. These upgrades are part of a wider project to modernise seven libraries across the city, helping us create flexible, welcoming and future ready spaces for everyone.
The improvement programme is funded through the Libraries Improvement Fund, supported by Arts Council England.
This investment will help us:
- Bring in new digital technologies
- Create flexible, multiuse spaces
- Make buildings more accessible and welcoming
- Reduce long term maintenance costs
- Allow staff to spend more time helping customers
- Improve the experience for new and existing users
What’s happening?
Key improvements across the programme include:
- New, smaller and more versatile staff counters at Bulwell, Wollaton and Clifton
- Hardwearing, long-lasting flooring at St Ann’s (library and meeting rooms) and across the whole Wollaton site
- New furniture at Dales, including chairs, armchairs and sofas
- New tablet loan lockers at Clifton, Strelley Road and Southglade Park
- New laptops for staff
- Staff training to support new systems
Temporary closures
In order to carry out these works there will be some temporary closures to two libraries, these being:
St Ann’s Valley Library
- Closed: Saturday 14 March – Friday 20 March
- Reopens: Saturday 21 March
- Note: Other Centre facilities remain open as usual. Library staff will be available at the Ask Here desk for book returns and enquiries.
Wollaton Library
- Closed: Friday 20 March – Saturday 28 March
- Reopens: Monday 30 March
Corall Jenkins Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Waste and Equalities “This exhibition is a “Our libraries sit at the heart of our communities, and we are proud to invest in making them more modern, comfortable and enjoyable places to visit. New furniture, updated counters and improved layouts will create brighter spaces where people feel relaxed and happy to spend time.
“Expanding our tablet loan scheme is especially important. Many residents don’t have access to digital devices at home, and being able to get online is now essential for work, study, benefits, health services and day-to-day life. These improvements will help us close the digital gap and make sure everyone has the same opportunities.
“The upgrades we’re delivering will also reduce future maintenance costs and allow staff to spend more time helping customers. These changes show that our libraries continue to evolve and remain a vital part of local life.”
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank customers for their patience while we make these improvements. These works are part of our long-term aim to keep Nottingham’s libraries modern and better equipped to support the changing needs of our communities.
ENDS