Cumberland Council is informing residents that Carlisle Library is set to reopen its temporary offer on the second and third floor facilities from 10am on Tuesday 27 January.
The reduced library offer was recently unavailable for a short period to allow the installation of new air‑handling units. With this work now completed, the library will once again operate from the second and third floors, which can be accessed via Level 3 of The Lanes car park. Refurbishment of the first floor remains ongoing.
During this temporary arrangement, customers can continue to enjoy a full range of core library services, including book browsing, borrowing, returns, renewals and PC access. The fully refurbished library space is scheduled to reopen in Spring 2026, offering an improved and modernised environment for visitors.
This £3.3 million transformative project, funded from the UK Government’s Carlisle Town Deal with additional investment from Cumberland Council, aims to revitalise Carlisle Library state-of-the-art learning and community hub. Designed to meet the needs of modern users, the upgraded library will offer cutting-edge facilities and services.
Other ways to access library services are:
- Library Links at Morton Manor, Denton Holme, Harraby, Carlisle West, Longtown, and Brampton, offer book borrowing, PC access, and WiFi.
- Digital services via the BorrowBox app.
- Adult Learning services will continue as normal at the Civic Centre, Carlisle.
- Local history resources are available by appointment at Carlisle Archive Centre. Details at www.cumberland.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives.