The Stoke Newington library will be closing temporarily for refurbishment, as Hackney’s wider investment of £4.4million in it’s new library strategy.
The library will shut it’s doors to the public on Sunday 31st March in it’s next part of it’s 2022-2026 Library Strategies for Hackney. The closure is planned for up to two years.
The council is aiming for it’s renovations to modernise the borough’s libraries. Ensuring they meet the needs of all it’s residents by being innovative, inclusive and flexible spaces.
The Grade 2 listed building which has stood in the borough since 1892 and also houses their World War One Memorial, needs major works to repair the roof and fabric.
The World War One memorial was first unveiled in 1923. Source: @davidayling(wmr-11936)
Labour Councillor Chris Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Culture has said on the investments:
“We’re delighted to be making this investment to bring the building back into good repair as residents have asked. In the meantime we are keen to ensure residents in the area are able to access the wide range of quality services on offer from Hackney Libraries.”
Pre-pandemic, Hackney’s libraries had over 1.5 million visits per
year – higher than the London average, emphasising how essential they are to residents. With the Stoke Newington branch having the second most active users across the borough.
The strategy is keen to highlight the opportunities offered to locals including literacy and lifelong learning, health and wellbeing, digital inclusion, and cultural development and creativity.
Alternate Services Available
Residents of Hackney will be able to use services at nearby Woodberry Down, Stamford Hill, Clapton and Dalston CLR James.
Regular activities will be held at in the surrounding areas, including the weekly rhyme-times will be held at Clissold House for babies and toddlers.
Stamford Hill will also be receiving investments of £200,000 for a new roof and the installation of a lift to provide added accessibility to the upper floor.
Those who cannot visit the alternative services, due to age, disability or caring responsibilities, will be given access to download e-books and other digital resources on Hackney’s Community Library Service, an e-library that is available 24 hours a day.
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The Stoke Newington library will be closing temporarily for refurbishment, as Hackney’s wider investment of £4.4million in it’s new library strategy.
The library will shut it’s doors to the public on Sunday 31st March in it’s next part of it’s 2022-2026 Library Strategies for Hackney. The closure is planned for up to two years.
The council is aiming for it’s renovations to modernise the borough’s libraries. Ensuring they meet the needs of all it’s residents by being innovative, inclusive and flexible spaces.
The Grade 2 listed building which has stood in the borough since 1892 and also houses their World War One Memorial, needs major works to repair the roof and fabric.
The World War One memorial was first unveiled in 1923. Source: @davidayling(wmr-11936)
Labour Councillor Chris Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Culture has said on the investments:
“We’re delighted to be making this investment to bring the building back into good repair as residents have asked. In the meantime we are keen to ensure residents in the area are able to access the wide range of quality services on offer from Hackney Libraries.”
Pre-pandemic, Hackney’s libraries had over 1.5 million visits per
year – higher than the London average, emphasising how essential they are to residents. With the Stoke Newington branch having the second most active users across the borough.
The strategy is keen to highlight the opportunities offered to locals including literacy and lifelong learning, health and wellbeing, digital inclusion, and cultural development and creativity.
Alternate Services Available
Residents of Hackney will be able to use services at nearby Woodberry Down, Stamford Hill, Clapton and Dalston CLR James.
Regular activities will be held at in the surrounding areas, including the weekly rhyme-times will be held at Clissold House for babies and toddlers.
Stamford Hill will also be receiving investments of £200,000 for a new roof and the installation of a lift to provide added accessibility to the upper floor.
Those who cannot visit the alternative services, due to age, disability or caring responsibilities, will be given access to download e-books and other digital resources on Hackney’s Community Library Service, an e-library that is available 24 hours a day.
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