By Phil Hutchinson
The library received 拢250,000 funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport鈥檚 Libraries Improvement Fund and along with additional council funding, the project has transformed Bridlington Central Library. The funding will also be used to update Bridlington North Library, which will be announced at a later date. The central library has been remodelled to maximise the space, decorated and new lighting has been installed. The shelving and furniture have been upgraded to give the library a light and modern feel without losing its character, improving the overall user experience. The junior library has been moved to the rear of the building and features a bespoke sensory area. There is also a dedicated space for community groups and events enhanced by 鈥渓iving wall鈥 panels that bring natural greenery indoors and help to absorb carbon dioxide. For those wanting to use the library to study, booths have been installed on the ground and first floor as a quiet space to work. On the first floor there is a dedicated Health Zone where customers can attend their health and wellbeing checks and body composition scans in privacy. Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: 鈥樷橶e are extremely pleased to announce the reopening of Bridlington Central Library. The library means a lot to local residents and provides a much-needed community space which fosters education, imagination and connection with others. 鈥樷橳he upgrades are fantastic and we are sure that everyone will be pleased to explore the new and improved space which has transformed the library into a modern environment, focussing on a premium customer experience. 鈥樷橶e look forward to unveiling our state-of-the-art makerspace later this year, which will further enhance the library’s offerings.鈥欌