A new library will open at the Carnival Hub on September 19.
The resource will move from its Denmark Street home, which closes on September 3, to the leisure center in Wokingham.
One kilometer of bookshelves will be accompanied by computers, a children’s area, exhibitions and meeting rooms.
Cllr Sarah Kerr, executive member for resident services, said: “We are really pleased to be opening this new library space.
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“It’s designed to create a much friendlier and more accessible space for everyone, while still maintaining the great services we know people want to use.
“We spent a lot of time asking people what they wanted to see from the new library and we’re sure people will love what they find when they come to visit.
“We also hope to attract a whole new range of users to find out more about their local library now it’s open as part of the Carnival Hub.”
Access to the Denmark Street library will close at 4pm on September 3 and residents will be able to enter the new library from 1.30pm on opening day.
There will be areas for those who wish to study or conduct research in the library, including group study spaces and a bank of individual study cubicles to give people more privacy.
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There will be soft seating and lounging areas with tables and chairs for those looking to relax while reading, along with a new area designed specifically for teenagers to enjoy.
The space is designed to accommodate events such as arts and crafts, writing workshops, lectures, community groups, children’s activities and learning sessions on everything from getting the most out of your technology, to learning about family history .
The space is more accessible than the Denmark Street building, with all facilities located on one floor and access to improved disabled toilets and a changing facility available within the Hub.
Visiting families will also benefit from a new pram parking area.
During the two weeks that Wokingham library is closed, members will be able to use other libraries across the borough, as well as continued access to the library’s digital services.
Late charges will also be suspended at Wokingham Library during the closure for this move.
Following the opening date, Wokingham Library at Carnival Hub will return to normal opening hours Monday and Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm, Wednesday 9.30am to 4pm, Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. .
The library remains closed on Sundays, although opening hours are being kept under review to assess whether the move to the Hub has an impact on visitor patterns in the new space.
No decision has been made on the future of the Denmark Road site.
