Streatham Library re-opening

19 March 2014

Written by: Campaigns Team

Arts, culture and events - Focus on Streatham - News and announcements

Streatham Tate Library will be re-opening its doors on Wednesday 26 March following a £1.4m refurbishment of the library. Not only will there be more books and computers than before, but new facilities have been added, including a cultural and community centre, as well as space for local businesses to work and meet.

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Streatham Library re-opening

The popular library will re-open with a brand new fully accessible entrance situated on Pinfold Road. This new glass atrium has been built to provide lift access to both the library floors and the new community centre.

What’s new

  • Improved facilities, including more books, computers and self-service machines.
  • A more welcoming space to sit and work or read in. The reading hall has been transformed to uncover its original features and the reading garden has been refurbished.
  • New read-aloud and magnification technology to help people who are dyslexic, blind or visually impaired to have better access to the resources on offer.
  • Community meeting rooms and hot desk space for local business people.
  • Cultural and community centre.

Introducing The Mark Bennett Streatham Centre

A new cultural and community centre available for hire, that will host a range of community activities including exhibitions, plays, music, meetings, clubs and classes.

More information

http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/streathamlibrary