Bromley Council is undertaking an extensive repair programme across nine of the borough’s libraries, investing over £10m over the course of two years.
The programme will deliver essential repairs to the libraries and seek to provide improved accessibility and sustainability throughout the buildings.
The nine libraries undergoing repairs are:
| Library | Estimated works period |
|---|---|
| Southborough | March 2024 to July 2024 |
| Beckenham | May 2024 to February 2025 |
| Burnt Ash | August 2024 to December 2024 |
| Chislehurst | October 2024 to July 2025 |
| Orpington | December 2024 to September 2025 |
| Mottingham | February 2025 to June 2025 |
| Petts Wood | April 2025 to August 2025 |
| Penge | June 2025 to October 2025 |
| Hayes | August 2025 to December 2025 |
The programme has been designed in phases to minimise disruption to Bromley residents and maximise the amount of library space open at one time, redirecting users to alternative locations in close proximity where necessary.
Thank you for your patience during this period.
Current repairs
Southborough Library, which closed to the public on Wednesday 20 March will reopen on Friday 16 August 2024 with a free public event held from 10:30 to 12:30. Free activities and entertainment will be available for visitors to celebrate the launch.
Southborough Library was closed to enable essential repair works to take place. Works have included the creation of a new publicly accessible toilet with baby changing facilities, the installation of a mural in the children’s library, and general improvement works to the lighting, windows, and heating system. More desks and PCs have also been installed, as well as works to improve the accessibility and sustainability of the building.
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