Leytonstone Refurbishment Update

Leytonstone LibraryImprovement works beginning!

The library will be closed from Monday 20 October 2014 until September 2015

What are we doing?

• Modernising the space• Creating flexible spaces to

accommodate a wide range of activities and events

What are we doing?

• Upgrading the ICT – providing faster internet access - high-quality printing and photocopying facilities

• Providing a comprehensive range of children’s, teenage and adult book stock to meet your needs

Grade II* listed

Leytonstone Library has been designated as a Grade II* listed building by English Heritage

Grade II* listed

The proposals for refurbishment: • Do not include significant alterations to

the external fabric • Retain the original listed features

(terrazzo, timber paneling, bookcases and significant original furniture)

Grade II* listed

The proposals for refurbishment: • Ensure that original features such as the

bookcases in the main library are refurbished.

What will the refurbished library look like?

Ground floor

Flexible cultural space / ICT

Ground floor

Flexible cultural space / ICT

Foyer / circulation area

Display cabinet, information leaflets & self service kiosks

Study / teens area

White furniture and ICT equipment

Adults library

End panels and shelf inserts with quotes , single-word light boxes (subject to English Heritage approval)

Children’s library

Bespoke shelving with crawl through tunnel and light box / graphic sections

Children’s library

White and lime furniture as at Leyton Library Plus

Alternatives for library users during the closureYour nearest alternative library will be the Leyton Library Plus, High Road, Leyton E10 5QH.

Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm.

Alternatives for library users during the closureVisit the Harrow Green Community Library run by volunteers – Epicentre, 41 West Street E11 4LJ

Saturday 11am-2pm, Monday 11am-4pm and Thursday 3pm-7.30pm http://harrowgreenlibrary.wordpress.com/

Arrangements are being put in place for:

• A local book drop off / pick up• Ward Councillor surgeries• Children’s Centre• Other users groups operating from

Leytonstone Library. We will update this notice to advise you of the arrangements once they are in place.