Redditch Library is a library in the centre of Redditch, United Kingdom. Constructed for £550,000 (£3.3 million adjusted for inflation) and opened on 24 January 1976, it is the town's main public library, having been purpose-built to replace the former building on Church Green. It is the second-largest library in Worcestershire and attracts up to 12,500 visitors a month.[1] It was renovated in 2009 for just over £1,000,000.[2] It is currently in the public consultation phase of a project, led by Redditch Borough Council, to demolish the building and relocate the service to Redditch Town Hall.[3][4]
| Redditch Library | |
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 Redditch Library exterior with John Bonham memorial in foreground | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Redditch, United Kingdom |
| Address | 15 Market Place, Redditch, B98 8AR |
| Coordinates | 52°18′23″N 1°56′25″W / 52.30636°N 1.94017°W |
| Inaugurated | January 24, 1976 |
| Renovated | 2009 (£1,000,000) |
| Cost | £500,000 (£3.3 million adjusted for inflation in 2023) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 7 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | John Madin |
References
edit- ^ "Library numbers up to 12500 visitors as Redditch Labour group battles to save it". Redditch Standard. 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "exciting times ahead for Redditch Library". Redditch & Alcester Advertiser. 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Redditch library's future comes under scrutiny at Town Hall meeting". Redditch Standard. 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Redditch residents set up campaign to fight demolition of library". Redditch Standard. 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.