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Dylan Hughes, Libraries Officer, Wrexham Library and Information Service

Discover the Wrexham Library and Information Service, serving a population of 132,900 with 12 libraries, including the flagship Wrexham Library, 11 branch libraries, and mobile services. Our libraries offer a range of resources, from 175 computers to adult and community learning programs. Explore our commitment to Welsh Public Library Standards and our successful library development projects, including the Brynteg Memorial Centre and PlasPentwyn. Get involved in the planning, learning, and training opportunities that our library service provides.

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Dylan Hughes, Libraries Officer, Wrexham Library and Information Service

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  1. Dylan Hughes, Libraries Officer, Wrexham Library and Information Service

  2. Population: 132,900 • Wrexham town • Urban villages • “West Wrexham” • Rural hinterland: Ceiriog Valley & Maelor • Deprivation

  3. Wrexham Library and Information Service • 12 Libraries • Wrexham Library • 11 branch libraries • Mobile and homelink service • Businessline & Europe Direct services • 175 computers • Libraries, Adult & Community Learning, Community Centres, Welsh Translation Service

  4. Wrexham Library and Information Service • Budget • Project management • Welsh Public Library Standards • Built or refurbished 7 libraries in 7 years

  5. West Wrexham Wrexham

  6. Brynteg Memorial Centre

  7. Brynteg Memorial Centre • People in Communities • Communities First • Local Regeneration Fund • £920,000 • Opened September 2002 • Library, cyber suite, meeting rooms, office space, creche, main hall

  8. Brynteg Memorial Centre

  9. Brynteg Memorial Centre

  10. Brynteg Memorial Centre

  11. URBAN II European programme • £6.5 million ERDF • £13 million including match funding • Communities of Brymbo, Broughton, Coedpoeth, Gwersyllt and Llay • Priorities • - Entrepreneurship • - Community participation • Community committees

  12. URBAN II European programme • Brynteg “model” • Mix of facilities and services • library • youth centre • community hall • meeting rooms • ICT suite • crèche • business units • café / kitchen facilities

  13. £1.8 million contract • Opened October 2007 • Facilities • Community hall • Library • ICT suite • Youth activities room • Crèche • Atrium coffee bar and kitchen • Reception office • 4 business units

  14. PlasPentwyn, Coedpoeth

  15. ICT Suite Library Business units Training Room Cafe Main Hall

  16. PlasPentwyn, Coedpoeth

  17. PlasPentwyn, Coedpoeth

  18. Official Opening (September 2008) Councillor Bob Dutton, OBE, Lead Member Councillor David Griffiths, Mayor of Wrexham Author Grahame Davies Olympian Tom James, MBE

  19. CyMAL funding • Rhos Library: £100,000 • Overton Library £26,000 • Wrexham Library £310,000 • 2010/11 grants • 8 libraries • Only 4 more to go!

  20. Funding • Community ownership • Local authority leadership • Working together • The “model” • Right “mix” of facilities • Key services included • Project management

  21. Libraries at the heart of each development • Involvement in architect’s design • Involvement with the community • Resources and facilities • Programme of events • Marketing and publicity

  22. Being involved in the planning • Taking the lead • Being involved in learning and training • Appointing the right staff • Blue chip tenant

  23. dylan.hughes@wrexham.gov.uk • 01978-297442 • www.wrexham.gov.uk

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