Leading libraries
The Library Strategy, agreed by Cabinet in July 2007, explained that the borough's libraries needed significant investment to bring them up to date and in tune with residents’ needs.As a result £1.24m is being invested in Burnt Oak, Chipping Barnet, Edgware, Golders Green, Hendon and North Finchley libraries, and they will be known as Leading Libraries.
What, where and when
Burnt Oak Library
Burnt Oak Library will be completely refurbished to create a new library and customer service centre for people living in the west of the borough.
- The customer service centre will enable visitors to access a wide range of services, from housing advice and Council Tax to paying bills and online internet access.
- The library will have wifi so members can access the internet from anywhere in the building using their own laptop, and self issue machines for a quicker service.
- Improvements will begin on 1 April , with the library being closed for a period of four to five months.
- The Mobile Library will be available outside Burnt Oak Library every Saturday between 10am and 12.30pm.
- Your nearest alternative libraries are:
Chipping Barnet Library
Chipping Barnet library has now reopened after refurbishment. New facilities include self-service issue machines and wifi internet access. Look out for events throughout May to celebrate the library's reopening.
Edgware Library
Edgware Library has also reopened after refurbishment. New facilities include self-service issue machines and wifi internet access. An open day of events will take place on Tuesday 6 May
More developments
Development work will also take place later in the year at Golders Green, Hendon and North Finchley libraries, and information will be updated as it becomes available.
