Chorlton Library is about to undergo a major refurbishment that will see an enhanced library reopen to the public next year.
The Library closes it’s door for two weeks on 24 March and will reopen with a temporary reduced library offer from the library extension at the back of the library from 8 April.
Work to the Grade II listed building will enhance the existing structure of the building and the fabulous dome which has been hidden for years will be unveiled when it reopens as part of the refurbishment plans.
Additional work will include improvements to the exterior stonework and windows as well as the renewal of electrical and mechanical systems, to ensure the building contributes to lower carbon emissions to help the council meet its target of becoming zero carbon by 2038.
The refurbishment will also create additional meeting rooms within the existing structure and when the building reopens in 2025 the library will benefit from Open + technology which will allow the library to be open and accessible for more hours every day.
Services in the reduced library offer from April 8 will include free internet and Wi-Fi, a small selection of stock, a reservation pick up point and these reservations can be made for free on the Manchester libraries catalogue.
The library, opened in 1914 , was a gift from the famous Scottish- American benefactor Andrew Carnegie to the city of Manchester. It was designed by the City Architect, Henry Price – who designed Didsbury Library.
