Bridlington Central library is to open following a full refurbishment of its ground floor area.
The library received £250,000 funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund and along with additional council funding, the project has transformed Bridlington Central Library.
Bridlington Central Library, which closed on 29 March will be open to the public from Monday, 14 July.
The library has been remodelled to maximise the space, decorated and new lighting has been installed. The shelving and furniture have been upgraded to give the library a light and modern feel without losing its character, improving the overall user experience.
The junior library has been moved to the rear of the building and features a bespoke sensory area. There is also a dedicated space for community groups and events enhanced by “living wall” panels that bring natural greenery indoors and help to absorb carbon dioxide.
For those wanting to use the library to study, booths have been installed on the ground and first floor as a quiet space to work. On the first floor there is a dedicated Health Zone where customers can attend their health and wellbeing checks and body composition scans in privacy.
The funding has allowed the council to improve the library’s service as a whole and create a specialised makerspace for small and emerging businesses to grow and flourish within Bridlington and the East Riding.
Work to install the makerspace equipment on the newly refurbished first floor can now begin, with opening scheduled for later this year. The makerspace will be equipped with tools such as 3D printers, embroidery machines, and game design software, helping local entrepreneurs and creators to thrive.
Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: ‘’We are extremely pleased to announce the reopening of Bridlington Central Library. The library means a lot to local residents and provides a much-needed community space which fosters education, imagination and connection with others.
‘’The upgrades are fantastic and we are sure that everyone will be pleased to explore the new and improved space which has transformed the library into a modern environment, focussing on a premium customer experience.
‘’We look forward to unveiling our state-of-the-art makerspace later this year, which will further enhance the library’s offerings.’’
The funding will also be used to update Bridlington North Library which will be announced at a later date.
To view the changes to Bridlington Central Library visit: Bridlington Central Library Refurbishment
