Heathfield Library Refurbishment

Below you will find a letter from East Sussex Libraries regarding the refurbishment of Heathfield Library.

We are writing to let you know that we are now beginning a project at Heathfield Library to complete some essential maintenance and refurbishment works.

Heathfield Library will close on 11 November and reopen on 2 December.

During the project we will redecorate and replace the carpet in the library. We’re also fitting new lights that will improve the lighting levels throughout the building and reduce our carbon impact. We will be making changes in the library by installing some new furniture to make better use of the library space and our stock, and help you move around more easily.

We’re improving the children’s area with new furniture too, and also installing points where customers can charge their own devices.

As well as the refurbishment we will be replacing the heating system as it has come to the end of its life, and we’ll be putting in some double glazing. This will improve the temperature of the building and reduce our energy consumption.

As we make these improvements there will be some noise and disruption, but we will arrange the noisiest works while the library is closed. We will work carefully with the contractors to arrange the program so we minimise any impact on your enjoyment of the library.

Whilst we can do some of these works when the library is open or outside of normal opening hours, unfortunately there are some things we can only do when the library is completely closed. We will therefore need to close the library for a short period of time.

We realise that closing the library, even for a short period, is inconvenient for customers, and we apologise in advance for this. During the close period loans will be extended so you don’t need to visit the library as much and your nearest alternative libraries are Hailsham Library and Uckfield Library.

There will be posters at the library with updates and you can get information on our website. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us or call us on 0345 60 80 196 or speak to a member of staff when visiting the library before the closure period.

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