Artist’s impression of new public library
Congratulations to East Riding Council. Soon Anlaby will become the “Jewel in the County” as the massive refurbishment of the Haltemprice Leisure Centre completes in autumn 2014.
To have a spanking new – refurbished – leisure centre is a major development for all to enjoy. Couple that with a state-of-the-art public library is a dream come true, particularly when you consider the library closures in other parts of the U.K.
However, there could be a “fly in the ointment” for some Anlaby residents, when the current Anlaby library closes.
Younger and older people have found the current facility friendly and handy due to its proximity. “I just walk around the corner and I’m there”, reported one regular library-goer. To journey a wee bit further and have to cross Springfield Way from the village is a bit daunting for the young, and also tiring for seniors.
What will happen to the current site that was bequeathed to the council of the day during the 1930’s?
It is a fairly small site with a prefabricated building. Some of the suggestions have been to retain the building for social use and benefit local residents. Perhaps the prefabricated building has come to the end of its natural life – just as the prefabs did in a neighbouring city!
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