Libraries

Cumberland Council has officially celebrated the transformation of Carlisle Library with an opening ceremony, following the library's successful public reopening in August.

A consultation and engagement exercise asking people for their views on how library services should be delivered in Brampton and Longtown has started.

Cumberland Council is advising residents that Workington Library will temporarily close for a short period while new lighting is installed on the ground floor of the building.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents to an evening with bestselling crime author and Cumberland Libraries Ambassador M.W. Craven at the newly refurbished Carlisle Library to celebrate the launch of his latest novel, The Killer's Mark.

Cumberland Council's Carlisle Library has welcomed hundreds of residents since reopening last week, with families, community groups and visitors of all ages enjoying free activities in the transformed building.

Cumberland Council has donated surplus Carlisle Library furniture to The Rebuild Site CIC, helping local charities, community groups and businesses while reducing waste and giving materials a new purpose.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that Carlisle Library will reopen on Tuesday 4 August, welcoming residents back to a transformed space designed for learning, creativity and community connection.

Cumberland Council has published the findings from a comprehensive public survey and engagement programme on the future of its library service.

Cumberland Council is calling on young people to play their part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge by becoming a Reading Champion.

Cumberland families are being invited to donate children’s and young people’s books to a new county-wide scheme led by Cumberland Family Hubs, helping more children discover the joy of reading and book ownership.