Opening the Book worked with Rotherham MBC Libraries to transform Mowbray Gardens public library into a light, contemporary community space.
Book display units being built in children's area
The reconstruction of the old library involved demolishing the attached public swimming baths and creating a new extension which mirrors the octagonal shape of the existing library space. The library opened with a special launch event on 2 July, featuring Benjamin Zephaniah.
Adult lending
For more information on how we’ve worked with Rotherham MBC and their contractors on this project, contact Bernard Murphy, 01709 823699 (Bernard.murphy@rotherham.gov.uk)
Click here to see more photos of Mowbray Gardens library
Click here to see Wickersley Library another Rotherham MBC library designed and fitted by Opening the Book, 2008.
To see more work in progress, click on the links below:
Oldham - Just opened - Chadderton Library, interior design and fit of public library as part of new-build Wellbeing Centre
Liverpool - Just opened - Toxteth Library, refurbishment of beautiful Carnegie Library
Oxfordshire - Wallingford Library - (Opened October 09) - first refurbishment completed as part of our four- year framework agreement with Oxfordshire
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 in Blackrod
Scotland - Opening the Book's first library design projects with Perth & Kinross
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