STROUD LIBRARY is moving from its old location to a new one next month. 

The library, which has been based at Lansdown, will move to a location at the Five Valleys Shopping Centre on Tuesday, April 2. 

GCC says it is moving from its old location in Lansdown to a 'more central and accessible site, designed to meet the needs of people who use it.'

The library will be based on the lower ground floor of the shopping centre in King Street, next to the Five Valleys Medical Practice, with a ground level shop front entrance.

It will be in a completely refurbished area where you can browse a vast range of adult and children's books.

A new Lab area will provide the opportunity to experience 3D design/print, Virtual Reality, access to the full adobe creative suites, and much more.

Other services include a new bookable meeting room, free computer access for members and printing.

The library will open on Tuesday 2 April at 10am and goodie bags will be gifted to the first 100 customers.

These include books for children, library and lab merchandise and the opportunity to win gift vouchers.

There will be events happening throughout the day, including get to know the Lab workshops.

A pop-up library is currently available in the shopping centre Stroud, as the former library closed as a precaution following the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

It will be open until Friday, March 22.

Cllr Dave Norman, cabinet member for libraries, said: “I’m delighted that Stroud Library will be opening soon in its new location.

"The new site is more accessible, in the heart of the town centre, and offers the public a wide range of services as well as a comprehensive range of books.

"I would encourage residents to sign up to become a member, and pop in and get to know their new library space on the opening day.”

Andrew Malley, director at Dransfield Properties, said: “We are delighted that the library will be opening next month and hope visitors enjoy the new facilities whilst taking advantage of the extensive shopping and eating out offer here at Five Valleys.”