West Berkshire Council's Newbury Library has expanded with the creation of a new space for studying, reading, chatting or relaxing.
Called The Carnegie Lounge, the former meeting room on the first floor has been opened up with a large windowed area into the library. This makes it an attractive and welcoming space for all the community. It has easy chairs and study tables, electricity supply for laptops, Wi-Fi and a hot drink vending machine.
In addition the room has space for displaying artwork. The library is delighted to be working with The Willows School on this project and nine splendid pieces of their artwork are now on display.
The Carnegie Lounge will be officially opened on Thursday 26th May at 2pm when the new council chairman, Councillor Peter Argyle, will join students from The Willows School at the library. The school will be providing music and a trumpet fanfare for the opening of the room!
The work was funded by Section 106 developer contributions which are paid to recognise the increased demands on local services created by new housing and increased population. Newbury Library has previously carried out a refurbishment of the entrance area and layout using S106 money so local people are benefiting significantly from this fund.
Hilary Cole, West Berkshire Executive Councillor for Culture and Leisure said: "This new space is a welcome addition to this busy and thriving library. Customers will be able to relax with a hot drink and a book or magazine, or study using the free laptop facilities or Wi-Fi. Occasional activities will also take place in the room."
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