As the first Library Learning Centre to launch in York, the refurbished and revamped Acomb Explore library was first opened in 2008, following an extension of the original building completed in 1960; in the years since, Acomb Explore has become an integral part of the local community and economy. This summer, direct feedback from residents has resulted in a huge financial boost of £390,000 for this well-loved site, provided in part by the Future Libraries Investment Fund, the Mayoral Renewables Fund, and the Arts Council Libraries’ Investment Fund.
Designed to improve facilities and upgrade the site’s building and technology, this notable cash injection will be used to create a larger children’s library and book catalogue, increase the capacity and accessibility of the indoor cafe, improve the toilet facilities, improve the existing meeting rooms and IT suite, and create new quiet spaces for work and study. As the largest suburban area in the city, Acomb is home to around 22,000 people and a multitude of businesses, many of which are likely to benefit directly from this financial boost, which mirrors the exponential growth and regeneration that’s transformed the main shopping area on Front Street in recent months…
Find out more about the investment at www.york.gov.uk/news/article/1726/-390k-boost-for-acomb-explore-library. Visit www.exploreyork.org.uk/libraries/acomb-explore/ to see what else is going on at Acomb Explore.
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