The Big Lottery Fund has supported the refurbishment and extension of this community library situated in Yate’s busy shopping centre. The newly redesigned library had it's official opening on Friday, 15 October 09 and includes spaces for community learning and an exhibition area.
Adult lending before Adult lending after
Children's before Children's after
IT suite before IT suite after
Community information before Community information after
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For information on other current Opening the Book projects, click on the links below:
Oldham - Just opened - Chadderton Library, interior design and fit of public library as part of new-build Wellbeuing 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
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
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