Heywood Library
Open for business again!
Heywood Library re-opened on Monday, 24 November 2008 at
10am.
Heywood Library had been temporarily closed since December 2007
to allow for major rebuilding and refurbishment of this listed
building.
- Major rebuilding and redecoration has been completed. We have
completely refurbished the public areas of the library and changed
the layout to provide more light and space for our customers.
- The original parquet floor has been restored and looks
splendid.
- We have created a new community room at the front of the
library, providing a meeting space for community groups and reading
groups as well as additional space for events and activities. We
are also hoping to develop informal learning events in here.
- There is an extended teenage/young adult area.
- We have redesigned the Local Studies area.
- We have refreshed the book stock, including new best sellers;
quick picks and a revamped Large Print Collection. Brand new
collections include World Music, Leisure DVDs and Children's
Stories on CD.
- There is now a CD listening post in the entrance to the
Children's Library.
- We have increased the number of public
computers.
- There is a new high spec museum exhibition case in the foyer of
the library.
- We now have disabled toilet facilities including height
adjustable computer for wheel chair users.
The new-look Heywood Library
Heywood Library before refurbishment
Information on the services available at Heywood Library is
available below.
Access information
- Large free car park on Civic Centre car park.
- Disabled access is limited, some help may be required.
Reading
- Regular Feature Collections.
- Large Print Books.
- Audio Books.
- Daily Newspapers and Magazines.
- Graphic Novels.
- CD Hire.
- Book Reservations.
Children and young people
- Children's Area.
- Under 5's storytime.
- Story Packs.
- Parent/Carers Collection.
- Homework Area.
- Teenage Collection.
Learning
- Reference Section.
- Free Internet Access.
- Learn a Language Tapes.
- Young Surfers Club
Community
- Notice Board.
- Display Area.
- School and Group Visits welcome.
Business
- Colour photocopying.
- Fax Service.
Directions from M62
- Leave the M62 Motorway at Junction 19
- Turn left towards Heywood (Middleton Road)
- A quarter of a mile along there is a mini roundabout - go
straight on
- At T junction turn right onto Manchester Road
- Follow road for about ¾ mile into Heywood town centre
- Park on Civic Hall Car Park (Hornby Street) (The turning for
the car park is a left turn, immediately after the road bends to
the left and just before a pelican crossing). Market on right.
Dentist on left corner. Parking is free
- The Library is 50 yards further along the main road
- If you reach the lights by the Town Centre Church (St Luke's) -
you've missed it!