A brand new, purpose-built library has opened its doors in St Budeaux.
Built on the site of the old library in Victoria Road, the new library is a modern, flexible space with a wide selection of books, free computer and Wi-Fi access, a dedicated children’s space, meeting rooms for hire, a garden and events and activities for all ages.
Deputy Council Leader Pete Smith said: “This is absolutely fantastic for the people of this area and the city. We’ve created a first class library which is bright, open and welcoming for residents. It has more books, more computers, a fantastic children’s library and lots of space to sit, read, study and use the free Wi-Fi.”
The site will eventually be part of a mixed development that will also include 24 new affordable homes, four of which are wheelchair accessible
The Council is committed to making sure that all its libraries and services are first class to best support and serve every community in the city and in order to support that promise to residents a new libraries service charter has been created.The charter promises to:
- Promote a love of reading.
- Help residents get online.
- Increase access to cultural activities.
- Help residents lead happy and healthier lives.
- Listen to service users
Faye Hambleton, Service Director Customer Service, said: “Our libraries are about so much more than just books they are social space at the heart of our communities. They are places for people to come and learn new things as well as being a place for people to come and spend some time. Some of the regular activities at the new library will include rhymetimes, Lego and coding clubs for children, job clubs, IT help, the popular Memory Café for adults and lots more.”