Library closed for new chapter
GRIMSBY Central Library will be closed for a month to allow work to begin on a £750,000 refurbishment.
As reported in January, the library is to undergo an upgrade of key systems, such as heating and lighting, as part of North East Lincolnshire Council's £9 million overhaul of leisure services
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UPGRADE: Grimsby Central Library will close for a month to allow work to begin on a £750k refurbishment. Picture: Rick Byrne
The initial work will include electrical and building checks, meaning that for health and safety reasons, the building will be closed to the public from Wednesday, September 5, to Thursday, October 4.
Councillor Mick Burnett, portfolio holder for tourism and culture, said: "We apologise to our customers for the disruption that this temporary closure may cause but it is vital that these preliminary works take place without interference and the safety of our visitors and staff is our priority.
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"By closing the building it will also mean that the works will be completed more quickly, meaning disruption will be kept to a minimum.
"The long-term maintenance works will enable the library to continue to provide high quality library and local history facilities in the town and we would like to thank our customers for their co-operation and understanding."
The library's tourist information centre and Caxton Theatre box office will also be closed during this period, as will the café, which will not be reopening on October 4.
The café, which has been managed by the authority since September 2010, will cease trading on Saturday, September 1.
Mr Burnett added: "In these difficult financial times, the local authority is unable to continue to run a café in the library.
"I understand that some customers may be disappointed with this news, however, difficult decisions have to be made and unfortunately other service areas must take priority at this time."
As of this week, all books and talking books borrowed from Grimsby Central Library will have an extended loan period until Monday, October 8.
From Tuesday, August 28, DVDs and CDs borrowed from Grimsby Central Library will have an extended loan period, also until Monday, October 8.
An enhanced reference and local history service will be available from Cleethorpes Library for the duration of closure and a comprehensive range of online resources are available from http://library.nelincs.gov.uk
Customers can access tourist information facilities at Cleethorpes Library and the Fishing Heritage Centre.
The Caxton box office services will be temporarily moved to Cleethorpes Library from Tuesday, September 4.
No service will be available on Monday, September 3, and as card payment facilities will be unavailable during the closure period, box office staff will only be able to accept cash payments.
During the closure period Grimsby Central Library customers will be welcome at other libraries across North East Lincolnshire, which will be open as normal.
Comments
by s_pike
Saturday, August 18 2012, 12:50AM
“S Hey Fan, d'you think he's about to start wearing his windmill strapped to the top of his head to power his Carnot cycle?
F Haw, haw, haw, he's certainly turning peculiar enough. Think he needs help?
S No, he's well passed that stage, having witnessed his irrational outbursts.
F Oh yes of course haw, haw, haw, snigger, snigger, snigger, what an old chump.
S Wonder if he's seen any shooting stars tonight like we are?
F Only from the blowing of fuses in his head, haw, haw, haw.”
by para_handy
Saturday, August 18 2012, 12:09AM
“Will the refurbishment include air conditioning? The Library is fortunate in being close to the River Head, a plentiful energy store for heat pumps, saving thousands of pounds! It is common knowledge that asbestos was used in the construction, will this be removed to protect the staff?”
by Greywolf16
Thursday, August 16 2012, 12:57PM
“Lifeofme - some of the books have not been stamped since early 2000s. I use the library every week, there is now a computerised system in place so can can borrow books without having the actual book stamped. Books over 10 yrs old? i have read some great new publications recently, including this years booker prize winner, the Orange prize winner and several Sunday Times bestsellers, are we using the same library? BTW if you cant find what you're looking for, ask a member of staff, they really are most helpful and friendly and a credit to their profession”
by LifeOfMe
Wednesday, August 15 2012, 4:31PM
“Could I also suggest the library spends some money on updating the books? There is hardly any books less than 10 years old. I love the library and find it very useful however the books just are not recent. I would pay to be a member of the library if the books I needed were there. Some of the books I look at havent been stamped since early 2000's. Why clog up the shelves with very old books? Maybe there should be a stock room for all those and you ask and reserve the books that are older. YES I am young but I do appreciate literature and the classics of the times but I enjoy up to date research books too.”
by shardewee
Wednesday, August 15 2012, 2:10PM
“Is this the stance with all council owned buildings regarding replacing lighting and heating for new energy efficient ones.
I think not.
We have just taken over the running of a community centre that as been run into the ground by its former lease holders. After many months of meetings and arguments with the council regarding who is responsible for these repairs the council as finally agreed YES it is there building Yes they are responsible.
My point is.
We are told that if the lights that are damaged with wires hanging of them can be fixed then they will fix them put in a new bulb and starter motor. Cheaper option than replacing with new.
The same applies to the heaters.
So why is this not being done at the library. If the lights and Heaters are still working then the cheaper option is to do the same, fix them put new bulbs and starters in them thus saving the council money. You cant have different rules for different council owned buildings regarding the safety of the public.”
by simonblander
Wednesday, August 15 2012, 11:22AM
“On one level, in fact on all levels that are based on common sense and the 'real world', this is great news. The library is a great facility and, in my view, a great piece of architecture.
It is just slightly tainted though by the fact that, several years ago NELC forked out umpteen hundred thousand pounds to employ the now defunct Urban Rennaissance quango - i think tank of this lands greatest architects and urban planners - to concoct a new plan for teh future of Grimsby Town Centre. Amongst its many proposals - none of which are based on common sense and the 'real world' - it dictates that Grimsby Library should be demolished and rebuilt 2 hundred yards further North to form a cluster of tall landmark buildings centred around the river head and Simwhite Bridge.
I am just glad that this is one of the increasingly rare occasions when common sense is being allowed to prevail”
by DonAmeche
Wednesday, August 15 2012, 10:09AM
“What's Tim going to do?”
by Shenfield
Wednesday, August 15 2012, 9:20AM
“Great news that this well used asset is going thru a refurbishment which will see it going for another ten years or so
Just one queston
Are you going to fix the broken window that has been tapped up for some months ?”