Brierley Hill Library revamp

The library, which is operated by GLL, will benefit from improved interior layout and facilities as well as redecoration, and a vibrant new children’s area, which will provide a dynamic space for children to play and learn.

To accommodate the refurbishment, the library will temporarily close on Saturday April 15 for approximately three months.

While the library is closed, a temporary library will be operational from St Michael’s Church. People will still be able loan items, access the internet and a full range of library activities.

The refurbishment of the library is part of the ongoing £5million regeneration of Brierley Hill High Street.

Other work in the town includes the upgrading of the public toilets, as well as boosted transport links and access. New seating, plants, trees and cycle facilities will also be installed in a revamp of the busy town centre road.

There will also be improvements to the area around the Brier Rose sculpture and the locally listed drinking fountain, as well as at St Mary’s Church.

Councillor David Stanley, cabinet member for regeneration and enterprise, said:

“Brierley Hill Library stands nestled on the town’s high street and is a key priority as we regenerate this part of the town.

“We’re really pleased GLL can operate a temporary library elsewhere to keep disruption to library users to a minimum.

“The revamp of the library is just one of the ways we are improving Brierley Hill High Street.”

Annette Templar, sector libraries manager at GLL, said:

“We welcome this investment in Brierley Hill Library. I would like to assure library users that we have plans in place to run a temporary service from the church so people can still access all the library services they need, just in a new location for a short while. The temporary library’s opening times will remain the same as the normal library.”

The works are being funded through the Future High Street Fund and Brierley Hill High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ).