Redditch Library Explained

Redditch Library
Cost:£500,000 (£3.3 million adjusted for inflation in 2023)
Location:Redditch, United Kingdom
Address:15 Market Place, Redditch, B98 8AR
Coordinates:52.3064°N -1.9402°W
Inauguration Date:January 24, 1976
Renovation Date:2009 (£1,000,000)
Floor Count:7
Architect:John Madin

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]

Notes and References

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

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