New chapter to start for Briercliffe Library (From Lancashire Telegraph)

New chapter to start for Briercliffe Library

8:30pm Friday 14th January 2011 in Briercliffe By Tyrone Marshall, Reporter

BRIERCLIFFE Library is set to undergo a £157,000 refurbishment later this month, it has been announced.

The library, in Jubilee Street, is being given a complete facelift with new shelves, automatic doors, carpets and front counter.

It will close its doors between Wednesday, January 26 and Wednesday, May 4.

The library currently occupies half of the building but will expand into the area formerly occupied by the health clinic.

The refurbishment will also include more room for books, newspapers, a drinks machine, more public computers, a larger children’s area, more room for activities and events, and comfy seats.

A wi-fi connection will also be installed, and the option to introduce a self-service system further down the line will be added.

The work is the second phase of a major overhaul to all libraries in Lancashire.

County Coun Mike Calvert, Cabinet member for adult and community services, said: “The library will be closing soon and reopening in May.

“It will be undergoing a complete uplift and redevelopment of how we provide library services.

“It will be much bigger, with better facilities, lots more space, more child friendly and more IT services.”

He added: “We want to take libraries away from the ‘silence please, hard books’ style to more of the community and new generations.

“Briercliffe Library was well in need of this investment and I am delighted this new facilities will be there for the people of Briercliffe to enjoy.”