Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Friday, 14 November 2008
Library Closure & Temporary Arrangements in One Stop Centre
The scale of this construction project means that the current library building will need to close at the end of this year, and the building will not reopen until early 2010.
We want to continue to meet the needs of our customers during this time by providing a temporary library service.
From early 2009 we will be operating a small library service from the ground floor of the Garforth One Stop Centre, directly across the road from the current library.
We will need to empty the current building during December in time for construction work to begin in January, and so services will be "winding down" during this time.
The library opening hours for December 2008, and from early 2009 in the One Stop Centre, will be as follows:
Monday: 10:00 - 7:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 1:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 7:00
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 4:00
Friday, 24 October 2008
Focus Groups
If you would like to get more involved in the Garforth Library Big Lottery Project, have your say, and possibly influence the services, events and activities that are provided in the new building, then why not join one of our focus groups?
The first focus group meetings will be taking place in January. For further details give Ben a ring on (0113) 395-2354.
The first focus group meetings will be taking place in January. For further details give Ben a ring on (0113) 395-2354.
Monday, 20 October 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The A-Z list below shows the most popular matters that have arisen as a result of the ongoing consultation with the community:
o There will be a bike rack outside the new building.
Books:
o There will definitely not be fewer books in the new library.
o The new library will feature a good proportion of new stock, this will be purchased next year.
o We are currently investigating ways in which the public could be more involved in influencing the stock we purchase.
Coffee/Drink/Food:
o Coffee, drinks & possibly some food will be provided in the “comfortable reading area” upstairs.
o This will be a small operation, not a full-blown café.
Comfortable seating area:
o A reading area featuring comfortable seating and tables will be located upstairs.
o Coffee will be served in this area.
Computers:
o There will definitely not be fewer computers in the new library.
o New computers will be bought especially for the new library.
Events:
o We are keen to hold more & improved events e.g. author events, kids events etc. in the new library.
o A great way to influence what type of events you’d like to see in the new library is to sign up to one of our focus groups. Contact Ben at (0113) 3952354 for further details.
Green Technology:
o The new library will feature:
o A living sedum roof.
o Air source heat pump to warm the building.
o Solar panels to heat water for the building.
Lighting:
o The new building will feature improved natural lighting from bigger windows and sun pipes.
o Artificial lighting will also be improved.
Meeting Room:
o The new meeting room will be downstairs and have tea/coffee facilities.
o It will be accessible outside library hours.
o There will be a booking system, but this will be determined nearer the time of the reopening.
o The new room will be smaller than the present meeting room. Larger groups will need to book a time-slot in the Young People’s area. Exactly how this arrangement will work will be determined nearer the time of the reopening.
Opening Hours:
o We are aware that the current opening hours are unsatisfactory and confusing.
o Consultation delivered nearer to the time of the library’s reopening will determine the new opening hours.
Parking:
o Parking facilities will be the same as for the present building.
o We are aware that some customers feel the parking facilities are unsatisfactory, however it was not possible to improve these facilities on the present site.
Pedestrian Crossing:
o We are aware that some customers feel strongly that a pedestrian crossing is required across Church Lane.
o Libraries have investigated this matter with Leeds City Council’s Highways Department who have said that this is not possible.
o Members of the public who wish to take this further should contact the Highways Dept, their helpline number is: 0845 124 0113.
Toilets (public):
o There will be 2 downstairs toilets with disabled facilities, and baby change facilities, for the public to use.
Young People’s Area:
o The new library will feature a young people’s area.
o It will contain new computers & an interactive whiteboard.
o It will be divided from the rest of the library by a soundproof glass wall.
Accessibility features in new building:
o Lift.
o Ramp.
o Automatic doors.
o Downstairs disabled toilets & meeting room.
o There will be a bike rack outside the new building.
Books:
o There will definitely not be fewer books in the new library.
o The new library will feature a good proportion of new stock, this will be purchased next year.
o We are currently investigating ways in which the public could be more involved in influencing the stock we purchase.
Coffee/Drink/Food:
o Coffee, drinks & possibly some food will be provided in the “comfortable reading area” upstairs.
o This will be a small operation, not a full-blown café.
Comfortable seating area:
o A reading area featuring comfortable seating and tables will be located upstairs.
o Coffee will be served in this area.
Computers:
o There will definitely not be fewer computers in the new library.
o New computers will be bought especially for the new library.
Events:
o We are keen to hold more & improved events e.g. author events, kids events etc. in the new library.
o A great way to influence what type of events you’d like to see in the new library is to sign up to one of our focus groups. Contact Ben at (0113) 3952354 for further details.
Green Technology:
o The new library will feature:
o A living sedum roof.
o Air source heat pump to warm the building.
o Solar panels to heat water for the building.
Lighting:
o The new building will feature improved natural lighting from bigger windows and sun pipes.
o Artificial lighting will also be improved.
Meeting Room:
o The new meeting room will be downstairs and have tea/coffee facilities.
o It will be accessible outside library hours.
o There will be a booking system, but this will be determined nearer the time of the reopening.
o The new room will be smaller than the present meeting room. Larger groups will need to book a time-slot in the Young People’s area. Exactly how this arrangement will work will be determined nearer the time of the reopening.
Opening Hours:
o We are aware that the current opening hours are unsatisfactory and confusing.
o Consultation delivered nearer to the time of the library’s reopening will determine the new opening hours.
Parking:
o Parking facilities will be the same as for the present building.
o We are aware that some customers feel the parking facilities are unsatisfactory, however it was not possible to improve these facilities on the present site.
Pedestrian Crossing:
o We are aware that some customers feel strongly that a pedestrian crossing is required across Church Lane.
o Libraries have investigated this matter with Leeds City Council’s Highways Department who have said that this is not possible.
o Members of the public who wish to take this further should contact the Highways Dept, their helpline number is: 0845 124 0113.
Toilets (public):
o There will be 2 downstairs toilets with disabled facilities, and baby change facilities, for the public to use.
Young People’s Area:
o The new library will feature a young people’s area.
o It will contain new computers & an interactive whiteboard.
o It will be divided from the rest of the library by a soundproof glass wall.
Friday, 17 October 2008
A Successful Event
A successful Community Engagement Event took place at Garforth Library on September 25th. A first session was held at 2:00, and the session was repeated at 6:00. Staff from Leeds Library & Information Service, the Garforth One Stop Centre, and Leeds City Credit Union all gave presentations. These presentations were followed by a question and answer session.Attendees were certainly not afraid to ask questions and have their views heard!
The event had been advertised locally, and special invitations were sent to local community groups and to individuals who had previously expressed an interest in being consulted about the project.
Staff were pleased with the attendance, speaking to more than 60 people from a wide variety of backgrounds and age-groups throughout the day. 43 people signed up to be members of focus groups.
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Event on 25th September
We want to provide a Library Service that reflects the needs of the community. On Thursday 25th September there will be an opportunity at Garforth Library for you to:
- Learn more about the project.
- Ask questions and give feedback.
- Sign up to join a focus group if you want to become more involved.
The first session begins at 2:00, and the same session will be repeated at 6:00.
Refreshments will be available.
Everyone is welcome!
Monday, 11 August 2008
Your New Garforth Library
Welcome to the blog for "Your New Garforth Library"! The aim of this blog is to keep you updated on the progress of the project.
Leeds Library & Information Service have been awarded £1.4 million from the BIG Lottery Community Libraries Fund to develop an exciting new Library & One Stop Centre for Garforth. The current Library building will be extended and redesigned, allowing for the Library, One Stop Centre and Credit Union to be housed under one roof.
The new building will feature green technology such as solar panels to heat water, and a “living” sedum roof that will be energy efficient and encourage wildlife.
The building will feature a lift, a ramp, downstairs meeting room and downstairs toilets for improved accessibility.
Facilities for young people will be improved, and a new learning suite will provide better IT facilities for the whole community and enable us to deliver new learning sessions.
There will also be a "comfortable" area in which you will be able to relax, read a book and enjoy a coffee.
Construction will start in January 2009 and should be completed within the year.
Leeds Library & Information Service have been awarded £1.4 million from the BIG Lottery Community Libraries Fund to develop an exciting new Library & One Stop Centre for Garforth. The current Library building will be extended and redesigned, allowing for the Library, One Stop Centre and Credit Union to be housed under one roof.
The new building will feature green technology such as solar panels to heat water, and a “living” sedum roof that will be energy efficient and encourage wildlife.
The building will feature a lift, a ramp, downstairs meeting room and downstairs toilets for improved accessibility.
Facilities for young people will be improved, and a new learning suite will provide better IT facilities for the whole community and enable us to deliver new learning sessions.
There will also be a "comfortable" area in which you will be able to relax, read a book and enjoy a coffee.
Construction will start in January 2009 and should be completed within the year.
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