Sneak peek at new campus library

WILTSHIRE Council has shared an artist’s impression of the new library at the Melksham Community Campus which is expected to open in the autumn.

Artist’s impression of new library on ground floor of Melksham Community Campus.

“Alongside the books, information and computer provision, the new library will also be a community space with flexible shelving, enabling the space to be used for events and activities,” says the council.

“Comfy seating, study tables and plenty of display space for new stock being ordered, will ensure the library is a modern, welcoming and flexible space for everyone in the community to use and benefit from.

“A new addition to the library furniture will be an IT pod, which can be used for online and face-to-face meetings – helpful for those without the space or quiet at home for job interviews, or perhaps to meet with council officers or local support organisations.”

The new library will be staffed five days a week for a total of 41.5 hours. This will include an earlier opening time on Monday mornings and a 5pm finish on Saturdays. However, customers will also be able to use the library outside these hours in self-service mode to borrow and return books, use the computers and printing facilities, as well as utilising the study space when the campus is open. The library will be in ‘self-service’ mode on Wednesdays.