Huddersfield Library Hub prepares to move into its new home at Our Cultural Heart

Exciting changes are underway as Huddersfield Library Hub and Victoria Lane Local Studies Library prepare to move into their new home at Our Cultural Hear

The new hub will open its doors to the public on Monday 21 September, with the move marking a major milestone for both the library service and the wider Our Cultural Heart programme. It brings existing services together in a welcoming, vibrant and accessible space at the heart of Huddersfield town centre.    To make the move possible, existing library services based at the hub in Civic Centre 3 and Victoria Lane will close to the public from Sunday 30 August. This will allow staff to pack thousands of books, collections and other resources and move them to their new home in time for the opening in September.    Anyone needing library services including books, e-books and magazines during this time is asked to use an alternative library until the new hub opens.   People will be able to continue to visit the hub at Civic Centre 3 for phone and digital access to wider council information and advice services like housing support.   Councillor Michael Simmons, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Communities, said: "This is an exciting moment as we move closer to opening the doors at the new Huddersfield Library Hub. Libraries are places where people can read, relax, learn new skills, discover ideas, access support and spend time together.   "We know there will be some temporary disruption in preparation for the move, and we'd like to thank everyone for their patience. The result will be a fantastic new library that will serve Huddersfield for many years to come."   The Library Hub is one of the first major new facilities to open as part of Our Cultural Heart and we can’t wait to welcome residents in just a few weeks’ time.    Alongside Queensgate Square, the Library Hub will create a welcoming destination for learning, culture, creativity and community in the heart of the town.   Residents can keep up to date with the move and opening arrangements by following Kirklees Council on social media or visiting the council’s website.   For a list of library locations and opening times in Kirklees visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/libraries or contact Kirklees Libraries on 01484 414868.