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Leytonstone Refurbishment Update
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Leytonstone LibraryImprovement works beginning!
The library will be closed from Monday 20 October 2014 until September 2015
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What are we doing?
• Modernising the space• Creating flexible spaces to
accommodate a wide range of activities and events
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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
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Grade II* listed
Leytonstone Library has been designated as a Grade II* listed building by English Heritage
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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)
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Grade II* listed
The proposals for refurbishment: • Ensure that original features such as the
bookcases in the main library are refurbished.
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What will the refurbished library look like?
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Ground floor
Flexible cultural space / ICT
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Ground floor
Flexible cultural space / ICT
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Foyer / circulation area
Display cabinet, information leaflets & self service kiosks
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Study / teens area
White furniture and ICT equipment
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Adults library
End panels and shelf inserts with quotes , single-word light boxes (subject to English Heritage approval)
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Children’s library
Bespoke shelving with crawl through tunnel and light box / graphic sections
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Children’s library
White and lime furniture as at Leyton Library Plus
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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.
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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/
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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.