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Central Library FAQ's

Q: What has been the process for the decision to close Central Library?

Q: What is the phased closure plan?

Q: What happens in the period between Central Library’s closure and the opening of the temporary City Library?

Q: Why will the library be closed for so long? What changes are being made to the building?

Q: What happens to the Central Library staff?

Q: Where is the stock going? What safeguards are in place for careful handling? What security for archives and treasures?

Q: I’m a student. Where else can I find the materials I need?

Q: Are you disposing of stock?

Q: How do I return what I’ve borrowed?

Q: How will the library closure be marked/celebrated?

Q: Is Central Library being ‘recorded’ in some way?

Q: How can I stay up-to-date with what is happening?

Q: Why was Elliot House chosen as the temporary library?

Q: Why is it so small compared to Central Library?

Q: What will be in the temporary City Library?

Q: What is the access to facilities?

Q: How will the new Central/City Libraries be different from what we have now?

Q: When will Central and City Libraries open?

Q: Who is involved in the redesign?

Q: When can we have our say?

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