New chapter for Swindon 

New central library now open to the public

 

Book central: the new main Swindon library in Regent Circus

Swindon now has a brand new central library - which opened today.

 

With 77,000 books and 60 desks available for internet access, it was described by Swindon Borough Council leader Rod Bluh as 'an exciting new chapter for Swindon.'

 

Located in Regent Circus, the new library cost £10 million pounds to build, and replaced the 'temporary' library which sat on the same site for over 30 years.

 

The new three-storey building also features a cafe, a Learning Zone for tuition in computer skills, a Leisure Zone for families and a specialist Family and Local History section.

 

The library will be opening from 9.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday; until 4pm on Saturday; and between 11am and 3pm on Sunday.

 

Words-worth it: Head of Swindon Library Services David Allen (centre) and the Council team responsible for the building and funding of the new Swindon Central Library

 

New Swindon Library gallery