Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Freshney Place to host temporary Grimsby Town Centre pop-up library

A temporary pop-up library is to open in Grimsby’s Freshney Place, as investigations continue into work needed at the main town centre library building.

Members of North East Lincolnshire Council’s Economy, Culture and Tourism Scrutiny Panel met to examine the proposed preferred site for the temporary relocation.

The Scrutiny Committee heard how officers had looked at several council-owned, town centre buildings to house the small-scale, pop-up library. Priorities in finding the most suitable location included space, availability, ease of access and a welcoming environment.

As a result, a unit in Freshney Place was identified as the most suitable as it presented the largest space available within council control in which to develop a temporary library service within the town centre.

At the close of the meeting, members recommended that the temporary arrangement be reviewed every three months.

The move is required due to the temporary closure of the central library building, following a water leak earlier this year that risked asbestos disturbance. Assessment and survey work is still on-going to determine the extent of the repairs needed.

Cllr Hayden Dawkins, portfolio holder for culture, heritage and the visitor economy, said: “I am pleased that the decision to establish a temporary pop-up library in the town centre has been agreed upon. The council is aware of how important the library service is for local people, and we hope that residents will continue to use the temporary service while we determine the extent of the repair works needed at Grimsby Central Library.”

 

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