Regenerated libraries

Funded by Lancashire County Council's capital programme and Big Lottery Fund flexible, modern spaces have been created in libraries which are accessible to the whole community.

Since 2008 almost half of Lancashire's 74 libraries have been modernised as part of the "Regenerate" and "Youth Space" programmes. County Councillor David Smith, lead member for community services said: "I'm very pleased to say that we've avoided library closures here in Lancashire and are continuing to invest in our service wherever we can."

The new look libraries have been designed to provide light, spacious and open environments with plasma screens providing information on a range of library services and community news, and free to use computers with internet access.

Automatic doors have also been fitted to make libraries fully accessible, and movable shelving installed to create flexible community spaces.

We have also been installing self-service across our libraries. 23 libraries have self-service units where you can issue, return and renew books, CDs and DVDs.

Current refurbishments

BRIERFIELD library is the latest library to be regenerated with a scheme worth more than half a million pounds. It closed on Saturday 14 January 2012 and re-opened on Monday 14th May. 

Take a look at the new self-service unit on Twitter.

County Councillor Mike Calvert, Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for adult and community services, said: “Unlike many other councils, we are not closing any of our libraries. In fact we are continuing to invest in the service wherever we can. This will help to ensure our libraries not only remain open but provide modern, flexible resources, fit for the 21st Century."

The Crib

The Crib @ Burnley library is a sensitive modernisation of the current space, capturing the spirit of the Edward Stocks Massey music legacy and transforming it into a new and culturally up-to-date library space designed to engage the target age group (14-25 year olds).