Opening the Book has just completed the refurbishment of Toxteth Library. Originally opened in October 1902, this is a beautiful Grade 2 listed Carnegie building. Opening the Book’s team worked closely with Liverpool libraries’ staff to ensure that all fabrics and finishes used in the building complemented the original oak features.
In the attractive upstairs gallery, the oak panelled shelving has been sympathetically adapted to become study carrels, while the basement area has been transformed into IT and meeting room areas.
Quick Choice area
Comfortable seating in teens
Children's area
For more information about Toxteth, contact John Keane 0151 233 5833, email john.keane@liverpool.gov.uk
To see more of our current projects, click on the links below:
Oldham - Just opened - Chadderton Library, interior design and fit of pulic library as part of new-build Wellbeing Centrre
Oxfordshire - Wallingford Library - (Opened October 09) - forst refurbishment completed as part of our four-year framework agreement with Oxfirdshire
South Gloucestershire - major refurbishment at Yate Library, opened October 09
Nottinghamshire - new build library at Worksop
Bolton - A new public library within Breightmet PCT and a child-friendly library at Blackrod
Scotland - Opening the Book's first library design project with Perth & Kinross
Mowbray Gardens - Opening the Book and Rotherham MBC Libraries work together to create a fresh contemporary space
Northumberland - After the floods - Opening the Book gives Morpeth the kiss of life
London Borough of Brent - Community consultation shapes Opening the Book's interior for Harlesden Library