City library launches public consultation
GLASGOW Life has launched a public consultation on Woodside Library after the building received almost £2 million in funding.
The 115-year-old library on St George’s Road will undergo improvement works after receiving £1,965,000 from Glasgow City Council’s Community Asset Fund.
Now the council is asking locals for their opinions on how Woodside Library, which is one of seven in the city to be funded by Andrew Carnegie, can use this vital funding to help serve the community and best serve the needs of users.
Councillor David McDonald, depute leader of Glasgow City Council and chair of Glasgow Life, said: “Glasgow’s public libraries have been cherished by its citizens for over 150 years, ensuring that through access to the power of reading, information and discovery we can help build better lives.
“They are at the heart of how we support Glaswegians to better connect and engage with their communities, which is why, even in lockdown, we continue to invest in these vital neighbourhood resources.
“This very welcome investment of almost £2million into Woodside Library reflects its importance to the diverse and changing needs of the local area. I would urge anyone with an interest in the well-being of the local community to give us their views on shaping the future of Woodside Library.”
In the original planning application, Glasgow Life stated that the building is “showing signs of deterioration and wear with no major works being undertaken in 50 years”.
The planning report said: “The regeneration works intend to restore the grand and well-lit spaces to their former condition and to provide modern adaptable facilities for this generation of users.”
Woodside library, which is currently
closed to the public due to coronavirus restrictions, will see restorations made to the original historic dome on the building, as well as indoor heating systems restored.
To take part in the consultation, you can visit surveys.glasgowlife. org.uk/s/WoodsideLibraryConsultation2021.
Comments to the consultation will be available to be submitted from today until February 12.