Stone Library - Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK.
N 52° 54.134 W 002° 08.850
30U E 557340 N 5861734
A public library located on High Street in Stone.
Waymark Code: WM10FXP
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/01/2019
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The library occupies the building that was once the Market Hall in Stone. The library moved into the building when the refurbishment project was completed in 2004.
The building was designed by Frederick Bakewell (architect) in 1869- 70. (
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"1869 Market Hall in a conservation area. During refurbishment, a false ceiling was removed to allow installation of a mezzanine first floor and to expose the glass roof lights. Interior walls were removed to open up the ground floor.
Extensive new electrical work, plumbing, decorating and carpeting were carried out including modern lighting and cool-touch radiators. Automatic entrance doors, lift and staircases were installed.
A varied collection of furniture was replaced by white coated steel/beech finish designs. Seating includes leather sofas. A large oval table accomodates the ICT suite.
A modern colour scheme has been incorporated with the children's library wall acting as a focal point. A Gallery style hanging system was installed for framed artwork exhibitions. Assistive technology is available.
The exterior brickwork was cleaned and woodwork/metalwork repainted in accordance with conservation guidelines." Source: (
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The library offers the following;
Free wi-fi
Free PC access
Bus passes
Printing
Scanning
Photocopying
Local studies
There are regular activities such as Baby Bounce and Rhyme. There are lots more events on at all times and these can be viewed at the calendar on the library website. (
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