Bridlington North Library is set for a major transformation, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced. It will include a complete ground floor refurbishment and the addition of an innovative junior sensory room.
£250,000 of funding is being provided from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund and the council will also be providing additional funding. The transformation follows the successful reopening of Bridlington Central Library this summer which also benefitted from the funding.
In order to complete the transformation, Bridlington North Library will close from Monday, September 1, with the last working day being Saturday, August 30. It aims to be completed by the end of 2025 and will deliver a ‘revitalised space that better serves the community’s evolving needs.’
Fresh décor and modern lighting will be installed to brighten the interior, while upgraded shelving and furniture will give the space a contemporary feel whilst carefully preserving the library’s original character. These improvements are designed to elevate the user experience and make the library more inviting for all visitors, according to the council.
Overall, the library will undergo a full remodel to optimise space and enhance the environment. There will also be a dedicated Health Zone where customers can attend their health and wellbeing checks and body composition scans in privacy.
The upgraded library will feature a fully equipped junior sensory room including a relaxing sofa area and new technology for children to enjoy. It will also feature ‘living wall’ panels to bring the area to life.
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Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council expressed his delight at the announcement. He said: “Following the successful reopening of Bridlington Central Library, we are delighted to announce that we will now begin works on Bridlington North Library, ensuring that we will offer the same level of exceptional service across Bridlington.
”Libraries are essential to our residents, providing a safe space for people to educate themselves and connect with their community whilst exploring their hobbies and passions. We look forward to the introduction of a brand-new junior area, an inclusive space in which families can learn together, explore the sensory items and make the most of the fantastic resources which will be on offer.”
The refurbishment project aims to make Bridlington North Library a space for education, creativity, and connection, whether visitors are attending a health check, exploring sensory play with their child, or simply enjoying a good book. Bridlington Central Library and Flamborough Library will remain open during the refurbishment.
