Local people are being asked to have their say on the future of community libraries in Calderdale to ensure they meet their needs. Calderdale Council is holding a public consultation from Monday 5 March until Monday 30 April 2018 to drive a review of its 15 community libraries. The way that people use libraries is… read more … about Making the most of community libraries>>
Sowerby Bridge Library is reopening on Monday 8 January following the completion of major refurbishment works. The library is over 100 years old and suffered from a number of age-related issues. It closed last summer to allow repairs to the roof, the installation of a new boiler system, plus upgrades to the library space with… read more … about Investing in Sowerby Bridge and Mytholmroyd libraries>>
Calderdale Council is looking at how it can continue to provide a modern, relevant and financially sustainable library service for local residents. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 6 November, members will look at a process for reviewing the community library network, ensuring it provides a high quality service and meets the… read more … about Making the most of our libraries>>
During Libraries Week (9 – 14 October 2017) Calderdale Council is reminding people that its fantastic new Central Library and Archives in Halifax are accessible for all. Cllr Susan Press, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “Making sure our brilliant new facilities can be enjoyed by everyone is really important to us. We work… read more … about A welcoming library for everyone>>
More than 2,500 people visited the new Central Library and Archives and Halifax Visitor Information Centre on their official opening day on Saturday 9 September. Fun family activities took place throughout the day, from poetry and music to ukulele sessions and a Branwell Brontë tribute. Leading architectural historian, writer and TV broadcaster, Dr Jonathan Foyle… read more … about Thousands visit new library and visitor centre>>
This year’s Halifax Heritage Festival will look to the future as well as the past, with a series of high profile openings during the weekend. Around 20 heritage sites in Halifax will be opening their doors to visitors with planned events and activities from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 September. The weekend coincides with the… read more … about Explore the past and celebrate the future at Halifax Heritage Festival>>
An array of fun family activities will mark the official opening of Calderdale’s impressive new Central Library and Archives on Saturday 9 September. This will come after an exciting first week for the bright, modern facility, which opens to the public on Tuesday 5 September in its new home next to The Piece Hall and… read more … about Book it in – official opening of striking new library>>
Akroyd Library, just outside Halifax, will reopen on Tuesday 15 August after refurbishment and improvement work. Calderdale Council’s Akroyd Library is within the Bankfield Museum site and has been transformed as part of wider development works to the museum. The library’s Grade II listed shelving has been improved and new flooring has been installed. The… read more … about Restoration work at historic Bankfield and Akroyd>>
Little borrowers will have their own special section when the new Central Library and Archive opens in Halifax next month. The new children’s library, for young readers and their families, will be on the ground floor of the new building, close to the reception and new Visitor Information Centre. It has been specially designed to appeal… read more … about New library for little ones>>
