Worcester Library and History Centre

A SHARED VISION, A SINGLE COMMUNITY

"A joint library would be a national first and would extend opportunities for all members of the community." George Lord, Leader of Worcestershire County Council.

Worcester has the opportunity to develop a wonderful shared facility. By bringing together the public and university libraries together with heritage services and a customer service centre the new building will provide a rich resource for the whole community

Single community

The idea is that everyone from toddlers, young people, researchers, those in need of information, senior citizens, community groups, and undergraduates will find what they want under one roof, in a way which makes it enjoyable to use.

We would like the building to be everyday and familiar, but also exciting and with the potential for new experiences.

Different areas will be created to ‘zone’ the activities which will be going on, but they will be visible and easy to find, so that nothing appears closed off, or only designed for ‘someone else’.

There will be social spaces with lots of activity, and quiet, reflective areas for those who wish to study, or read.

So what will be in the library?

The Worcester City Library

The University Library

The Worcestershire Record Office

The Worcestershire County Historic Environment & Archaeology Service

The Worcester Customer Service Centre

All these services will be in one building, working together in innovative ways to ensure that existing, high quality, services are maintained while taking advantage of the exciting opportunities for new developments.