Mansfield Library has reopened after an extensive refurbishment project. Nottinghamshire County Council Chairman Keith Walker officially opened the new library on January 10.
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What's changed?
Mansfield library has been transformed during its refurbishment, which included essential repairs to the building.
We have spoken to our users. Improvements include:
- Lots of new books and other items for you to borrow with better layout, making it easier for you to choose too!
- Even more computers for you to use
- An exciting new children’s library with space for all age groups
- A larger local history area, which is accessible for all
- Dedicated spaces for
- studying, doing research and information
- relaxing and reading newspapers and magazines
- young people
- Refreshment facilities and a place to just 'be'
- A flexible event space so we can hold more events in the library
And if that is not enough we also have:
- Another lift to help you get to the main library
- Improved toilet facilities
- A more comfortable environment through more efficient heating and ventilation
View a selection of before and after images of the renovation [PDF 5MB]
Opening hours
The new opening hours are as follows:
- Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm
- Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
- Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Events
View the programme of events at the library in January and February [PDF 930KB]
January 2012
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Bookstart Bear at Story Hullabaloo - Free (Pre-school Special). Wednesday 18 January, 2pm – 2.30pm. Children’s Library
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Pit stories - Free (Local heritage). Wednesday 25 January, 2pm.Local Studies Library
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Hot House Big Band (Jazz Steps Live at the Library). Sunday 29
January, 3pm. Tickets: £10/£8 (conc), £5 students/under 16s accompanied
by an adult go free. Book on: 01623 651 337.The Central, Auditorium
February 2012
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Dickens Day! - Free. Saturday 4 February, 10am - 3pm/matinee screening of Oliver! Starts at 1pm. Throughout the library
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Spot the Dog at Storyhullabaloo - Free (Pre-school special). Tuesday 7 February, 10am, 3 – 5 year olds with parents or carers. Children’s Library
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Horrid Henry Day - Free (Family Fun Day). Saturday 11 February, 10am – 3pm. Main Library
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Joanna Trollope (Writers at The Central). Wednesday 15 February,
7pm. Tickets: £6 (£4 concessions). Book on: 01623 651 337. The Central,
Auditorium
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Deli – jazz quartet (Jazz Steps Live at the Library). Tuesday 28
February, 8pm (doors 7.30pm). Tickets: £10/£8. Under 18s to be
accompanied by an adult. Book on: 01623 651 337. The Central, Auditorium
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Please contact the Customer Service Centre on 08449 80 80 80 or email enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk
