Paisley’s Learning and Cultural Hub Wins National Award

EDGE brings together national and international library practitioners at their conference in Edinburgh.

The new library facility opened in November 2023 following a £7 million investment from Renfrewshire Council and is part of an ongoing drive to regenerate Paisley and give people new reasons to visit the town centre.

Housed within a former High Street shop and spread over four floors, the new building includes a children's library and storytelling area - with a unique play structure including a climbing wall and slide also in place having been co-designed with renowned Scottish artist Claire Barclay.

One of the judges on the EDGE panel said: “The hub sets the standard for public libraries in Scotland. The £7 million investment in Paisley’s Central library clearly demonstrates Renfrewshire Council And OneRens' ambition and vision for the cultural regeneration of Paisley.

By placing the new library at the heart of the High Street it recognises the role of libraries as place-makers within their communities, a vital shared space for community engagement that will drive footfall to the high street and support economic growth and civic pride.”