A new temporary library is set to open in Freshney Place, Grimsby, on Tuesday, 4 November. Located on Baxtergate opposite Costa Coffee, the pop-up library will operate from Tuesday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.30pm, and on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. It will remain closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Bank Holidays.
The new space will provide core library services such as book borrowing, returns, and reservations, covering both adult and children’s titles. Visitors will find large print, audiobooks, picture books, and a Health and Wellbeing collection. Facilities include two public computers, study spaces, scanning, photocopying, and printing services. Events like Story Time for toddlers and Shake Rattle and Read sessions will also take place, though with limited capacity.
The pop-up library comes as Grimsby Central Library remains closed following water damage earlier in the year, which raised asbestos concerns. A structural survey has been completed, and further investigations are underway to assess the refurbishment required. North East Lincolnshire Council has approved, in principle, the reopening of the Central Library, subject to costs and options for the work being confirmed and publicly reviewed.
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