It's next Tuesday - date confirmed for opening of temporary library in Freshney Place

                                      

All-systems-go for temporary library

A TEMPORARY  library will open in Freshney Place, Grimsby, next Tuesday November 4.

Confirmation of the date came earlier today from North East Lincolnshire Council.

The 'pop-up' premises are  based in a unit on Baxtergate, opposite Costa Coffee, and will open from Tuesdays to Fridays between 8.30am and 5.30pm, and on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. 

It will be closed on Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays.

Says NELC: "The library will offer a range of services, including:

* Books – issue, return and reservation collection. Adult fiction and non-fiction

* Large print

* Audio Books

* Children’s books, including picture books, board books, junior fiction and non-fiction

* Health and Wellbeing and Send Collection.

"There will also be two public network computers, two study spaces, document scanning for local taxation and benefits assistance, plus facilities for photocopying and printing.

"Events such as Story Times for Toddlers and Shake Rattle and Read will also be on offer - but places will be limited."

The council statement continues: "Grimsby Central Library building remains closed at this time following water damage earlier in the year that created risk of asbestos disturbance. 

"A structural survey on the condition of the building is complete and further surveys are underway to determine the works required.

"Cabinet members have approved, in principle, the reopening of Grimsby Central Library building, subject to confirmation of the options and costs for refurbishment."

The authority insists: "These options will be subject to full and transparent engagement."

                                    

Plenty of books to borrow - but is there a reference section?

                                     

Just what the kiddies ordered - the children's section