Springwood Library will close its doors after Saturday, February 27 ahead of a $2.62 million redevelopment.
Funded by council and the federal and state governments, the redevelopment will transform the library into a modern, light-filled space with full glazing to the south facade providing excellent views, plus quiet study areas and a fully accessible lift.
Staff will begin to pack up the library, which first opened its doors in 1974, after February 27.
From Monday, March 15, council will launch Library in the Loft, located upstairs at the Hub, close to the existing library. At Library in the Loft customers will be able to collect reserved items and access WiFi and public computers as well as photocopying, scanning and printing services.
"Springwood library is a significant and well-loved Blue Mountains facility," said Blue Mountains mayor Mark Greenhill.
"The new library was designed after considerable community consultation including with library members, local residents and library staff.
"It will complete the redevelopment of this dynamic cultural precinct, following the opening of the new Blue Mountains Community Theatre and Hub in 2015.
"We understand how important libraries are to the community and we will continue to operate a library service upstairs at the Springwood Hub, while the new library is built and until it reopens in 2022."
Library in the Loft will be open Monday to Friday from 10am-1pm and 3pm-5pm. Customers can also use Blaxland Library, and they can browse items at other Blue Mountains Libraries and online to collect from the Library in the Loft.
The redevelopment is part of the Western Sydney City Deal - a 20 year-agreement between the Australian and NSW governments and eight local councils of the Western Parkland City.
Updates during construction will be posted on the Have Your Say website at: yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/springwood-library.
