Heywood Library

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
Family History Group meetings on the first Monday of the month
Local History Group meetings on the third Monday of the month

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!