Haslingden Library to Close for Six Weeks

wadey · 23-01-09, 18:23

For work following a lottery grant on Tuesday 10th February 2009

Goodshawlad · 23-01-09, 18:41

Re-opens monday 6th april it says onn L.C.C library info.

http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/librari...mpclosures.asp

Chloe · 23-01-09, 19:12

Where are the young ones congregating on the streets going to go for 6 weeks to keep warm now I wonder?

wadey · 23-01-09, 19:18

and what about the old winos like me?

Kath · 23-01-09, 22:29

I went in today looking for a local book, I didn't get what I needed but I borrowed some others and I get to keep them till 9th April..so if you are a slow reader now is your chance LOL.

Matty · 24-01-09, 11:57

Well at least it's being done up & no closing.
SHould be grateful for that I suppose.

I notice Rawtenstall library has scaffolding up too.

Goodshawlad · 24-01-09, 12:03

Haslingden Library to close for Refurbishment,Crawshawbooth Library shut at present for Major Works.Rawtenstall library getting work done.
They should be better when all the work is done.

Rawtenstall library is still open though!

vicbfc · 24-01-09, 13:23

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Originally Posted by wadey

and what about the old winos like me?

I wouldnt class you as old Mr Wadey

At least they got some Lottery money because usually it goes to asylum seekers

Chloe · 24-01-09, 13:47

LANCASHIRE County Council has received a grant of over £1.39 million from the Big Lottery Fund to extend and refurbish three of its local libraries as part of its YourSpace community project.

Building on the strong community link that libraries already have across the county, the investment from BIG's Community Libraries funding will help create flexible spaces to attract more groups and individuals who may not currently use libraries.

The County Council received the grant, totalling £1,394,111, after successfully submitting a written bid earlier this year.

The three local libraries that have been earmarked for a makeover are: Colne (£325,000), Haslingden (£325,000) and Lancaster (£650,000).

Almost half of the expenditure – over £613,000 – will be spent on refurbishment, including structural improvements, new carpets, flooring, decoration, shelving and furniture, and new electrical wiring to improve lighting and ventilation in all buildings. £80,000 will be used for ICT improvements including installation of advanced audio and visual equipment. Lancaster library will benefit from a new lift.

The new-look libraries will create new community spaces and facilities encouraging personal development, learning and community cohesion – a place for people of all ages and interests to use, not just to read books.

The public spaces in the buildings will be enlarged and improved environmentally. Spaces will be more flexible with large meeting rooms capable of being split into smaller areas to be used for a variety of community activities.
These flexible spaces will be used for learning, arts, performance, families, heritage, well-being and a sanctuary for all. The new libraries will deliver a range of learning activities including ICT courses, intergenerational learning, writing courses, skills for life, story telling activities, music production and musical instrument lessons.

This is the project that Haslingden Library is involved with and the money is being used to create more community activity in the Haslingden Area. In my own opinion (and I am not a fan of the Lancashire Library Service at the moment) this work had to be done to meet the needs of the people in the area and as Matty said we are better off moving with the times than having the library close down due to lack of people using it. I really hope it works but only time will tell

wadey · 18-02-09, 13:47

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Originally Posted by Chloe

Where are the young ones congregating on the streets going to go for 6 weeks to keep warm now I wonder?

That's no way to talk about the staff!!!!!!!!