On Friday (November 3), Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, Minister for Arts and Heritage at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, visited Scarborough Library to see the result of this year’s major refurbishment.
The library reopened in May following a £450,000 improvement scheme, which has seen the building reconfigured to create a brighter, more attractive space.
To carry out the improvements, the library secured £200,000 from the Cultural Investment Fund, delivered by Arts Council England on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. This was backed by a further £250,000 investment from North Yorkshire County Council.
You can read more about the event here.
Check out the pictures below!
1. Libraries Minister visits newly refurbished Scarborough Library
Lord Parkinson visits Scarborough Library for the official opening of the refurbishment. Photo: Richard Ponter
2. Libraries Minister visits newly refurbished Scarborough Library
Lord Parkinson addressing the audience. Photo: Richard Ponter
3. Libraries Minister visits newly refurbished Scarborough Library
The special cake. Photo: Richard Ponter
4. Libraries Minister visits newly refurbished Scarborough Library
Cutting the cake! Photo: Richard Ponter