The building has been refurbished to create dedicated spaces for the Community Day Services, which continue to use the library space to support adults with learning disabilities to develop skills, build friendships and take part in their local community.
Designed with inclusivity in mind, the refurbishment includes quieter rooms and a dedicated Changing Places facility, which gives visitors the confidence that they can visit and stay for longer, knowing the right facilities are available.
Cliftonville Library also remains the much-loved local library, offering books, digital resources, study areas and where you can register a birth or death , alongside a brighter, updated environment and improved children’s library space with sensory space
The building has been refurbished to create a space where residents can access a wider range of support in one convenient and welcoming place.
The project forms part of KCC’s co-location programme, which brings services together in library settings creating shared spaces where residents can access a wider range of support in one convenient and welcoming place.
The reopening event celebrated not only the refurbished building, but also the role it will play at the heart of the community - bringing together learning, support and connection for people of all ages.
“By bringing services together in one shared space, we are making it easier for residents to access a range of support, connect with others and feel part of their community.”
Richard Palmer, Cabinet Member for Community and Regulatory Services, said: “We’re pleased to mark the reopening of Cliftonville Library and Community Day Services following this refurbishment, which has enhanced the building while keeping the library service people know and value at its heart.
‘The improvements have created a more modern, welcoming environment, alongside better facilities that support Community Day Services to continue their work with adults with learning disabilities.
‘By bringing services together in one shared space, we are making it easier for residents to access a range of support, connect with others and feel part of their community. This is something we are incredibly proud of.”
“Community Day Services has been based at Cliftonville Library for many years, and this refurbishment means the service now has dedicated spaces that better support the people who use it.”
Georgia Foster, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, said: “Community Day Services has been based at Cliftonville Library for many years, and this refurbishment means the service now has dedicated spaces that better support the people who use it.
‘These improvements provide a more inclusive and accessible environment for adults with learning disabilities referred through Adult Social Care, helping them to develop skills, build friendships and feel part of their local community.
‘With quieter spaces and improved facilities, including a Changing Places toilet, people can feel more comfortable and confident spending time here. It’s about making sure people have the right support and environment to live as independently as possible and stay connected to their community.”
The project was delivered through collaboration between council teams and contractors, creating a flexible space designed to meet a wide range of local needs.
The council anticipates that the building will become an even more vibrant hub where residents can access services, take part in activities and spend time in an inclusive, welcoming environment.
