Images
Images
Teen Area
Self-Service Machine
Seating Area
Quick Choice Area
Main Entrance
Main Library Area
Local History Area
Large Print Section
First Floor Rotunda
Children's Library
Description
Description
The internal space has been reconfigured to better accommodate a range of activities being held at the same time e.g. IT classes, children's story times, adult learning activity etc. All areas have been refurbished to create light, modern space.
Listed areas have been enhanced, original features on the rotunda and in the former 'Reference library' revealed and restored. A self service circulation system has been installed to enable more effective use of staff time for customer benefit. Along with fit for purpose shelving and display equipment to better promote book stock and increase loans.
IT facilities have been improved upon with the creation of an IT suite, along with seating areas with access to power sockets in the floor and walls for WiFi users. An improved family friendly children's area to accommodate popular story time sessions, along with baby change facility have also been created, along with an area for young people.
Awards
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The Building
The Building
Type of library
Regional library
Size
616 m2
Floors
3
Architect
Conwy CBC Engineering & Design Service
Building contractor
MPH Construction
The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Baby changing facilities, Cafe/refreshment areas, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Hosting of other agencies, Meeting rooms, Open learning provision, Provision of special materials
External features
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Internal features
Design features, Structural
Energy efficiency
Lighting
Accessibility provision
Access within building, Critical distances, Signage / guiding
Interior designer
Opening the Book
Furniture suppliers
Opening the Book
Services and facilities suppliers
Insight media (iCAM), 3M, Talis Ltd, Milliken
IT provision
Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, Self service circulation, WiFi
Seats/study places
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Stock
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