Stocksbridge Library has begun its preparations to move to a temporary new space in December as part of the Town Investment Plan to redevelop Manchester Road, which includes a new modern library in the heart of the community.
The existing building will close on 10 December 2024 and relocate to nearby IKON Church, where it will remain until the new Stocksbridge 519 building opens in 2026.
We are working closely with Sheffield Libraries to ensure local residents can continue to access quality library services for both adults and children while work takes place. The team at Stocksbridge Library look forward to welcoming visitors to its new venue from 06 January 2025.
A key project within the £24.1 million investment in Stocksbridge town centre is a brand-new Library and Community Hub building, Stocksbridge 519. As the first phase of regeneration, it will offer residents a new library venue providing the latest in digital connectivity, as well as community space, a learning hub and managed workspace.
The new Hub is key to regenerating the high street and will create a number of significant benefits for residents, including adult education provision and community facilities, and also help new businesses to establish and grow.
Ian Sanderson, Project representative on the Stocksbridge Town Deal Board said: “The Library provides an important service to the community, which we are committing to retaining while work gets underway with Stocksbridge 519. Once complete, the new hub will be at the heart of the newly regenerated Manchester Road, underpinning the wider investment in the area and will meet the needs of the local community. I hope that in the meantime, people will continue to visit Stocksbridge Library in its temporary location while the work takes place.”
Opening times from 06 January will be as follows:
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm