Redditch Library

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
Redditch Library exterior with John Bonham memorial in foreground
General information
LocationRedditch, United Kingdom
Address15 Market Place, Redditch, B98 8AR
Coordinates52.30636°N 1.94017°W / 52.30636; -1.94017
InauguratedJanuary 24, 1976
Renovated2009 (£1,000,000)
Cost£500,000 (£3.3 million adjusted for inflation in 2023)
Technical details
Floor count7
Design and construction
Architect(s)John Madin

References

  1. "Library numbers up to 12500 visitors as Redditch Labour group battles to save it". Redditch Standard. 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  2. "exciting times ahead for Redditch Library". Redditch & Alcester Advertiser. 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  3. "Redditch library's future comes under scrutiny at Town Hall meeting". Redditch Standard. 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  4. "Redditch residents set up campaign to fight demolition of library". Redditch Standard. 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
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