Designing Libraries

New library for Bradford city centre

Thu, 23 May 13 00:00:00 GMT

Bradford Central Library is to move to new premises in the city centre, with a plan to convert the current building to office space.

Contemporary Library Architecture: A Planning and Design Guide

Tue, 21 May 13 00:00:00 GMT

This new, and indispensable, book from Ken Worpole is an essential guide to planning and designing libraries in an urban setting.

Coventry celebrates reopening of refurbished Central Library

Mon, 20 May 13 00:00:00 GMT

The new look Central Library reopens in Coventry after a �130,000 refurbishment, the first since the library opened in 1986.

New Liverpool Central Library opens

Fri, 17 May 13 00:00:00 GMT

The �50m PFI redevelopment of Liverpool Central Library is completed and the library open to the public, anticipating 1m visitors in its first year.

Bradford University library refurbishment wins green award

Mon, 13 May 13 00:00:00 GMT

The refurbishment of the J B Priestley Library at Bradford University has secured a Greenbuild Award.

Enter the SCONUL Library Design Awards

Thu, 25 Apr 13 00:00:00 GMT

SCONUL is now inviting applications for the 2013 Library Design Awards.

Refurbishment of Blackburn Central Library begins

Wed, 24 Apr 13 00:00:00 GMT

Blackburn Central Library is to have its original 1930s facade restored in a �2m refurbishment programme.

Exeter's new central library development

Mon, 22 Apr 13 00:00:00 GMT

Construction work has begun to transform Exeter Central Library into a first class facility for information, learning and culture.

New look library for Christchurch

Thu, 18 Apr 13 00:00:00 GMT

A �2m extension and refurbishment of the town centre library in Christchurch, Dorset, is nearing completion, with the library set to reopen next month.

Modernisation plan for Bury's libraries

Tue, 16 Apr 13 00:00:00 GMT

Plans have been approved by Bury Council to reshape the borough's library service by creating four community hubs.