Woodthorpe Library to be given new look this summer

Bilsthorpe, Harworth & Bircotes, Blidworth, Burton Joyce, Langold and Woodthorpe libraries have received investment from the Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF), which is part of the Cultural Investment Fund a programme of work funded by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) delivered by Arts Council England. 

Nottinghamshire County Council, partnering with Inspire were awarded £170,000 to create community hubs within these six libraries in Nottinghamshire, transforming the buildings into flexible welcoming spaces for communities to use and enjoy.

We are excited to inform you that the final library connected with our LIF project is closing for its refurbishment. Woodthorpe Library will be closing on Monday 5 June at 6.30pm for approximately eight weeks to undertake the improvements.

The refurbishment will deliver:

·       New flexible layout

·       New furnishings

·       Tea & coffee station

·       Exciting internal decoration

·       A selection of new books for all ages and interests

In addition, and following the recent community consultation exercise, planning is underway to tailor the library’s events and activities to reflect the needs of the community and to offer a programme of exciting learning and cultural events following the library’s reopening.