Today every child in a local primary school has been involved in a project run by volunteers and the Friends of Milton Road Library called The Art of Reading. The children have been thinking about the stories they enjoy, and
Building Contractors Update
The building contractor, Coulsons, sent an update to all local residents and stakeholders. Dear Resident, Further to our letter on the 30th November 2017, Coulsons can confirm a revised official start date of Monday 26th February 2018. You will note
Update on Plans for Library & Community Hub
The County Council has now moved on with their project to replace our library with a new one, complete with community facilities as well. The original library building closed on 10th November and for now we have a temporary facility
Permission granted for the development
After consultation and agreement with local residents, Friends of the Milton Road Library and other stakeholders, revised plans were received and validated by the council’s planning office on 23 November 2016. “16/2060/FUL | Erection of a mixed-use development comprising a
Site Development – Latest news (July 2017)
Further work has been completed on developing the library to be a community hub with library and community facilities. Having obtained planning consent work is now in progress to confirm certain matters and to complete the necessary legal arrangements. The
Happy 80th Birthday, Milton Road Library!
First opened in 1937, we celebrated our library’s 80th anniversary with a great party on 24th June. Starting off with special Story Sharing session for younger children at 2.30, the afternoon had something for everyone, and not just the endless
New Plans for Library & Community Hub
A new set of plans were developed late last year for the replacement of Milton Road library. Those attached to the planning application at the end of June were subject to extensive criticism from local residents, from the Friends of
Cambridge Urban Sketchers
Cambridge Urban Sketchers have been spending time in the library capturing moments from the life of this building. This view of the front of the building is by Alan Jarvis.These will form a new exhibition in the library (date tbc)