Idea | Theme | Library | Status | Comments |
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Tea coffee chat | cafe and refreshments | Avonmouth | In Progress | Staff already offer tea, coffee & biscuits |
Comfy chairs tables | Interior design/layout | Avonmouth | Idea | Discussions taking place may be possible in new space |
Furnishings | Interior design/layout | Avonmouth | Idea | This is possible & the library move would be a good opportunity |
Reading lights | Interior design/layout | Avonmouth | Idea | May be possible in new space |
Blinds | Interior design/layout | Avonmouth | Idea | This is possible & the library move would be a good opportunity |
Movable shelves | Interior design/layout | Avonmouth | Idea | This is possible & the library move would be a good opportunity |
Wireless printing | IT | Avonmouth | In Progress | IT upgrade |
Better printer IT support | IT | Avonmouth | Idea | Crib sheets can be provided for e.g. printing pdfs |
Photocopier | IT | Avonmouth | Idea | |
Extend opening hours | Opening hours | Avonmouth | Not viable | |
Extend library hours | Opening hours | Avonmouth | Not viable | |
Reduce to 1 staff member | Other | Avonmouth | Not viable | |
Need to prepare local residents for potential changes to the centre and library | Communication | Avonmouth | In progress | Staff are talking with library users informally and we are discussing a possible launch event |
Working more closely with community centre | Community use and local groups | Avonmouth | In progress | There is a lot of collaboration - but room for taking it further |
More church involvement | Community use and local groups | Avonmouth | Idea | There is a good relationship - but room for taking it further |
Library and community centre to operate as one | Community use and local groups | Avonmouth | Not viable | The two provide different services |
The library service needs to be clear about what is the offer | Library Services | Avonmouth | In progress | The library service is working on its publicity |
Provide a self service book issuing and return option | Library Services | Avonmouth | Not viable | |
Engage with children | Library Services | Avonmouth | In progress | Staff have been holding activities e.g. rocket making, origami & Fun Palace |
Promote local history | Library Services | Avonmouth | Idea | WW1 display was popular. Possible idea for new Friends Group? |
Large print | Library Services | Avonmouth | Done | Already have a selection; have refreshed stock |
Benefits support | Services other | Avonmouth | Idea | ACC already has a job club. Staff can help with forms, IT etc. to a limited extent. |
Out of school children support | Services other | Avonmouth | Idea | Potential to work with Home School group who meet at the centre |
Provide services for homeless people | Services other | Avonmouth | Not viable | Low footfall of homeless people in Avonmouth Library |
Accessible toilets | Toilets | Avonmouth | Done | Already available in the community centre |
Increase use of volunteers | Volunteering | Avonmouth | Idea | If volunteers come forward, they could run more activities |
Private meeting space | Community use and local groups | Avonmouth | Idea | Depends on new building setup |
Access to 3D printing and laser printing | IT | Avonmouth | Not viable | Unfeasible with current budget |
Community use and local groups | Avonmouth | Idea | May be possible in new space depending on space | |
Newer books / more stock rotation esp crime | Library Services | Avonmouth | Done | Stock rotation arranged |
Hiring DVDs | Library Services | Avonmouth | Done | DVDs available to hire through LibrariesWest. |
Have publicity & activities to get Polish children involved | Community use and local groups | Avonmouth | Idea | Possible idea for a new Friends Group? |
More book giveaways | Library Services | Avonmouth | Idea | Could be possible in collaboration with e.g World Book Night and CrimeFest |
Integrate printing with the community centre | IT | Avonmouth | Idea | |
Change Saturday opening from afternoon to morning - e.g. 10am-2pm | Library Services | Avonmouth | Idea | Possible. Would need consultation & change of signage |
Get schools more involved - do projects with them / get them to do projects / more activities for children / get the schools to enrol all their children to the library & talk to home schoolers (who meet in the community centre) & mums & toddlers groups | Community use and local groups | Avonmouth | In Progress | Some of this happening. Limited by space. Potential for more |
More craft books | Library Services | Avonmouth | Done | Collection has been refreshed |
More ball games & board games | Library Services | Avonmouth | Idea | Board games possible. Something the Friends could do potentially |
Longer opening hours | Opening hours | Avonmouth | Not viable | Unfeasible with current budget. Library users have asked for longer Saturday opening |
More PCs | IT | Avonmouth | Idea | May be possible in new space depending on space & budget |
Storytelling | Library Services | Avonmouth | Idea | Possible idea for new Friends Group |
Please open Lawrence Weston again | Library Services | Avonmouth | Idea | |
Decorate walls e.g. with characters from books | Library Services | Avonmouth | Idea | Possible eg. with sticker decals as discussed at Bedminster |
Publicise apps - more volunteers to help with digital services | Volunteering | Avonmouth | In Progress | Volunteer role has been created - just need the volunteers! |
Photo exhibition | Community use and local groups | Avonmouth | Idea | Possible idea for a new Friends Group? |
Have a bigger table for - children's activities, jigsaws etc | Library Services | Avonmouth | Idea | May be possible in new space depending on space |
Jigsaw lending | Library Services | Avonmouth | Done | Staff already doing informally |
Support session for young people | Services other | Bedminster | Idea | |
Breakfast and or lunch clubs | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | In Progress | discussions underway |
IT Volunteer | Volunteering | Bedminster | Done | IT volunteer session available |
Something for people out of work that's more accepting than a jobs club | Services other | Bedminster | Idea | |
Closer working with mental health teams | Services other | Bedminster | Idea | |
Drop in session for homeless with support from St Mungos | Services other | Bedminster | Idea | |
Create more clubs for all ages | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | In Progress | innovation fund projects, lego club |
Tech and talk | Library Services | Bedminster | In Progress | check with volunteer programme |
Better social media | Communication | Bedminster | In Progress | Library instagram account, Library events spreadsheet in progress, |
Better signage | Library Services | Bedminster | In Progress | Library signs being updated or renewed where needed, UPFEST pilot project being decided |
School trips to the library | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | In progress | in discussion |
Toddler and grand parent reading group | Library Services | Bedminster | In progress | grandparents welcome to baby bounce and rhyme |
Creating community books | community use and local groups | Bedminster | Idea | |
Navigator role enabled in libraries | Library Services | Bedminster | done | library staff |
Working with groups | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | In progress | innovation funding |
Friends of Bedminster library | Friends groups | Bedminster | done | |
Weekend events | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | Idea | |
More inviting entrance | Changes to buildings | Bedminster | Idea | in discussion |
Exhibitions to showcase local art | Cultural events | Bedminster | In Progress | in discussion |
Artisan fair | Cultural events | Bedminster | Idea | |
Local charity talks | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | In progress | local history society have done a talk |
Connection with scout groups | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | Idea | |
Newcomers group | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | Idea | |
More sockets for laptops | Changes to buildings | Bedminster | Not viable | |
Movie nights | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | In Progress | in progress on bid in discussion |
cafe and refreshments | Bedminster | Not viable | Coffee mornings in progress | |
Use libraries as hubs for consultations | Services other | Bedminster | Idea | |
Include plans for a destination library using CIL money | Other | Bedminster | Idea | |
More study spaces | Changes to buildings | Bedminster | Not viable | |
Book Club | Library Services | Bedminster | Idea | |
Writers group | Community use and local groups | Bedminster | In Progress | city poet visiting |
Toy box for children | Library Services | Bedminster | Idea | |
Volunteer readers for people with visual impairments | Volunteering | Bedminster | Done | shared reading groups, audio and eaudio books |
Bounce and Rhyme on weekends | Library Services | Bedminster | In Progress | being looked into |
Puzzles for children | Library Services | Bedminster | done | printable puzzles available |
Lego Club | Library Services | Bedminster | In Progress | Waiting for a volunteer to run it |
Better use of Foyer space | Changes to buildings | Bedminster | In Progress | |
Borrow puzzles & games for kids | Library Services | Bedminster | Idea | duplication |
Reading books - stories out loud | Library Services | Bedminster | done | story time for children weekly |
Poetry (reading/writing) | Library Services | Bedminster | In Progress | city poet visit |
Free Netflix for all | Library Services | Bedminster | Not viable | |
More plug holes for children | Changes to buildings | Bedminster | Not viable | |
Enable payment by card at desk and printers | Library Services | Bishopston | Idea | being trialled at other libraries |
Later opening hours | Opening hours | Bishopston | Not viable | |
Homework club | Library Services | Bishopston | In Progress | revision session for students trialled by FG |
more IT support | IT | Bishopston | Idea | volunteer required |
Make it easier to join the library | Library Services | Bishopston | Not viable | |
Public toilet renovated/ deep cleaned | Toilets | Bishopston | Idea | |
More adult books and resources in other languages | Library Services | Bishopston | Idea | |
Engage with local community- story time in different languages | Library Services | Bishopston | Idea | would require volunteer |
More scanners (busy when Central Library closed) | IT | Bishopston | Idea | possibly with IT upgrade |
Out of hours return box to allow me to return books | Library Services | Bishopston | Not viable | |
Introduce scalable charging depending on the size of the group | Community use and local groups | Bishopston | Not viable | |
Extend opening hours for students | Opening hours | Bishopston | In Progress | part of FG working on revision sessions see above |
Consistent opening hours | Opening hours | Bishopston | Idea | |
Solve the insurance issue to allow groups to use the library | Community use and local groups | Bishopston | Done | groups with sufficient PLI can hire library |
Have coffee like in the Waterstones in broadmead | cafe and refreshments | Bishopston | Not viable | |
Progress made by Bishopston is cloned by others | Other | Bishopston | Idea | |
Speed dating style night to talk about your favourite book | Library Services | Bishopston | Idea | possible for FG to run |
More PCs (busy when Central Library closed) | IT | Bishopston | In Progress | Central Library now open Wednesdays |
Staff to use tablets (busy when Central Library closed) | IT | Bishopston | Not viable | |
Dry entertainment club (board game evenings for people who don't want to go to the pub) | Community use and local groups | Bishopston | Done | Friends have already run one adult only 'dry' board games night and more are planned |
Junior creative writing/redrafters/book club | Community use and local groups | Bishopston | Idea | |
Pegasus series | Library Services | Bishopston | Done | Stock has been bought |
More professional books as nurse | Library Services | Bishopston | Idea | |
Printer upgrade-colour or wi-fi enabled | IT | Bishopston | Idea | IT upgrade |
Have all the books in a series eg Robin Hobbs. Its so frustrating when you only have books 1 and 3. | Library Services | Bishopston | Idea | check reservation service |
Wongs and Wells Detective Society series. | Library Services | Bishopston | Done | Stock has been bought |
Support session for young people | Services other | Bishopsworth | Idea | requires volunteers |
Breakfast and or lunch clubs | Services other | Bishopsworth | Done | Lunch in the Library very successful |
IT Volunteer | Volunteering | Bishopsworth | Idea | requires volunteers |
Something for people out of work that's more accepting than a jobs club | Services other | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Closer working with mental health teams | Services other | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Drop in session for homeless with support from St Mungos | Services other | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Create more clubs for all ages | Community use and local groups | Bishopsworth | In Progress | The Friends Group are putting on more activities for both adults and children |
Up to date information removing out of date posters | Communication | Bishopsworth | In Progress | Staff ensuring this happens |
Find out what people use PCs for | IT | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Big gap on ICT and skills | IT | Bishopsworth | Idea | IT Volunteer could be possible |
Allow people and artists to charge for activities and events | Community use and local groups | Bishopsworth | Idea | This can happen, if agreed with the supervisor |
More best sellers and fast backs | Library Services | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Planning consultations based at the library - not just online | Communication | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Consistent opening time | Opening hours | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Information about local groups & events | Community use and local groups | Bishopsworth | Idea | There are noticeboards, posters and leaflets already |
Housing officer to hold tenant surgery | Services other | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Keep building and same hours with paid/trained staff. | Library Services | Bishopsworth | done | |
Reduce opening hours. | Opening hours | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Introduce extended access | Opening hours | Bishopsworth | Idea | Possible but expensive. Meanwhile, the Friends are holding activities out of hours |
If library closes substitute mobile library | Library Services | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
If library building closes share premises but keep paid/trained staff. | Library Services | Bishopsworth | Idea | |
Contract out service using a mutual/franchise model to gain charitable funds | Library Services | Bishopsworth | Not viable | The service is not currently interested in this |
Some form of on-line click/collect reservation service using shared premises | Library Services | Bishopsworth | Not viable | The service is not currently interested in this |
Develop outside garden Benches out the back and unlock gates | Changes to buildings | Bishopsworth | Idea | Occasional supervised events happen in the garden. Sloping space is difficult to use. Discussions with Friends Group and Manor Woods Valley are in progress |
Mural and signage | Communication | Bishopsworth | In Progress | In discussion with Friends Group about increasing visibility of the library |
Friends to open library outside of hours | Friends groups | Bishopsworth | In Progress | Wednesday occasional - social space |
Can we access toilets during out-of-hours events put on by the Friends? | Friends groups | Bishopsworth | Done | Yes, this can happen, in agreement with supervisor |
Can Friends serve food & drinks at events? | Friends groups | Bishopsworth | Done | Yes - in discussion with LDO and supervisor |
Book Club | Library Services | Bishopsworth | Done | Book Club meeting on Wednesday evenings |
Board game evenings | Community use and local groups | Bishopsworth | Done | Wednesday occasional - social space |
Clothes swaps | Community use and local groups | Bishopsworth | Done | Fancy Dress clothes swap run by the Friends |
Fancy dress hire | Community use and local groups | Bishopsworth | Done | Fancy Dress clothes swap run by the Friends |
Creative writing class | Community use and local groups | Central | done | |
Space in the library for use by community groups e.g. Jacob Wells Community Hub | Community use and local groups | Central | done | already in place |
Homeless people need someone other than our staff to go to for help | Services other | Central | Idea | |
Enable wireless printing | IT | Central | Idea | IT Upgrade |
Put on a memory cafe for people with dementia | Services other | Central | Idea | |
More help with IT- training for staff and the public | IT | Central | In Progress | requires volunteers |
Install a public water cooler for people to get fresh water | cafe and refreshments | Central | Idea | |
More comfy seat areas | Interior design/layout | Central | done | already available |
Have more quiet study space | Interior design/layout | Central | done | |
Have a communal study space where people can discuss ideas | Interior design/layout | Central | done | |
Offer silver surfer sessions | Library Services | Central | Idea | volunteers required |
Drop-in book discussion | Library Services | Central | Idea | shared reading can be put in place |
Offer community groups space at a reasonable price | Community use and local groups | Central | done | already available |
Offer family history help/ advice sessions | Library Services | Central | Idea | volunteers available |
Promote special collections | Library Services | Central | Done | Friends promoted Art Collection at Bower Ashton UWE campus |
Digitise old documents to allow people to access (maybe online?) | Library Services | Central | Idea | has been proposed |
Enable people to book a library computer online | IT | Central | done | |
More scanners | IT | Central | Idea | IT upgrade |
Robust computers with up-to-date software | IT | Central | Idea | IT upgrade |
Be more proactive with local colleges and universities about what libraries can offer | Communication | Central | done | this is already taking place |
Offer library resources tuition | Library Services | Central | done | held bi-annually |
Carry more specialist textbooks | Library Services | Central | idea | |
More talks with authors and/or craft demos in a better space (not in the foyer) | Cultural events | Central | Idea | |
3D Printers | IT | Central | Not viable | |
Have a PCSO based in the library | Services other | Central | Idea | |
Have somewhere to eat own food | cafe and refreshments | Central | done | |
Game club | Community use and local groups | Central | Idea | requires volunteers |
USB printers | IT | Central | Idea | IT Upgrade |
More tables for laptop use in children's library | Interior design/layout | Central | Idea | |
Social worker drop in sessions | Services other | Central | Idea | |
Twitter account for each library | Communication | Central | Not viable | |
Literary speed dating | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Literary festivals | Cultural events | Central | In Progress | Young adults festival held 2019 |
Speakers' corner | Cultural events | Central | Idea | |
Bitesize 30 minute events at a lunchtime | Cultural events | Central | In Progress | lunchtime lectures |
Puzzle trails | Cultural events | Central | Idea | |
Local and national authors | Cultural events | Central | done | |
Tie into cultural quarter | Cultural events | Central | Idea | |
Promote historical records | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Designated quiet spaces | Interior design/layout | Central | done | |
Make use of the space in the evening | Opening hours | Central | In Progress | evening events do take place |
Could we meet between regular users and librarians to discuss ideas | Library Services | Central | Done | friends group established |
Access to books in Cumberland Basin | Library Services | Central | done | can be reserved |
Adapt library space to be more flexible | Interior design/layout | Central | Not viable | |
Teach people how reference works | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Volunteers to support the library - show people round | Volunteering | Central | In Progress | Friends Group |
A library with access to books and digital resources | Library Services | Central | done | |
Zine workshop using political pamphlets | Community use and local groups | Central | Idea | volunteers required |
Daily jigsaw puzzle table | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Second hand book sales | Library Services | Central | Not viable | |
Maintain current model of local library provision | Library Services | Central | Done | |
Great access to inter-library loans for research | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Create clearer outside space | Changes to buildings | Central | Idea | There is limited outside space |
Paint the railings | Changes to buildings | Central | Idea | |
Better , more reliable wi-fi | IT | Central | In Progress | IT upgrade |
More computers, more time on computers, cheaper copying and printing | IT | Central | Idea | IT upgrade |
Spend more money on ref books | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Hand rail needed for top flights of stairs | Changes to buildings | Central | Idea | |
Prayer room | Changes to buildings | Central | Idea | |
More silent in the quiet room | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Please could there be a sign on disabled toilet for disabled and mothers and babies only. So many able bodied people use this. Not all disabilities are visible | Toilets | Central | Idea | |
Revision guides for GCSE and A level students | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Micro-wave in self-service. Adapters in self-service | cafe and refreshments | Central | Not viable | |
People who use mobile phones should be asked to leave the quiet study area | Library Services | Central | done | |
Speed up the start of google chrome and explorer | IT | Central | Idea | IT upgrade |
Wooden puzzles to be borrowed from Childrens area. | Library Services | Central | Idea | volunteers required |
Overview of stages of lit. evolutions-not just English but global | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
More booker and other prize winners please- Costa, orange, Pulitzer, national book award | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
More computers | IT | Central | Idea | IT upgrade |
Recycling box for pens and other writing tools | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
More clusters of books of similar genres | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Skype kiosk box, with door soundproof, bookable | Interior design/layout | Central | Not viable | |
Tap for refilling water bottles please | cafe and refreshments | Central | ||
More plug sockets please | Changes to buildings | Central | Not viable | |
Consistent paper quality in printers | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
A greater selection of books for 5-7 year old | Library Services | Central | Idea | |
Available public toilets | Toilets | City Wide | Idea | |
Social workers to work in libraries | Services other | City Wide | Idea | |
Food banks in summer holidays | Services other | City Wide | In progress | Lunch in the Library very successful |
Study space with support from local colleges | Interior design/layout | City Wide | Idea | |
Longer opening hours | Opening hours | City Wide | Idea | |
Help with using IT | IT | City Wide | In progress | IT volunteers in several libraries |
Homeless film clubs | Community use and local groups | City Wide | Idea | |
Open earlier rather than lunchtimes | Opening hours | City Wide | Idea | |
More groups for older people | Community use and local groups | City Wide | Idea | |
Access to computers | IT | City Wide | Done | All of Bristol's libraries already offer free access to PCs |
Facilities close to where they live | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Health checks in libraries | Services other | City Wide | Idea | |
More activities for people with low literacy | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Access to help with printers | IT | City Wide | In progress | IT volunteers and staff already help with this when able |
Programmes and activities to tackle isolation | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Events held in branch libraries | Community use and local groups | City Wide | In progress | experimenting with lunchtime lectures in branches |
Sitting room evenings | Community use and local groups | City Wide | In progress | We are supporting Friends Groups who are interested in this idea to start doing it e.g. Shirehampton and Bishopsworth |
Public space for the community to see each other | Community use and local groups | City Wide | Done | Public libraries already perform this role |
Access to community help | Services other | City Wide | Idea | |
cafe and refreshments | City Wide | Idea | ||
Use the libraries as a functional space to host events | Community use and local groups | City Wide | In progress | experimenting with lunchtime lectures in branches |
Open evenings to showcase local community activities | Community use and local groups | City Wide | Idea | |
Create free co working spaces | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Boost budget with coffee machines in areas set up for coworking | cafe and refreshments | City Wide | Idea | |
Add in good value meeting spaces available to hire - bookable online | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Offer later and earlier opening times | Opening hours | City Wide | Idea | |
Coworking spaces for freelance workers - collect reasonable fees for using the space | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Introduce post offices in libraries | Services other | City Wide | Idea | |
Volunteers to help with reading | Volunteering | City Wide | Idea | |
Volunteers to help with english language learning | Volunteering | City Wide | Idea | |
Published author offer of reading from a book and leading a discussion on one of the themes | Cultural events | City Wide | Idea | |
Writers in residence program where a writer spends a month at a library to help with their own writing programs | Cultural events | City Wide | In progress | The Friends of Henleaze Library are discussing this idea |
Emails to library card holders to publicise events | Communication | City Wide | In progress | We are looking into this and have some technical barriers to overcome |
Book clubs in libraries | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
STEM cubs in libraries, run by library staff and volunteers using online resources | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Greater collaboration with schools encouraging all local schools to use the library | Services other | City Wide | Idea | |
Each library holds a space for a police officer and police contact point with members of the community | Services other | City Wide | Idea | |
Improvements to the web site, more engaging with images and promotion of events and services | Communication | City Wide | Idea | |
Host events, talkers and trainers relevant to the local community e.g. training to get jobs | Services other | City Wide | Idea | |
Add more workspace in libraries for students more tables and chairs | Interior design/layout | City Wide | Idea | |
Use libraries as concert and performance venues in the evenings | Cultural events | City Wide | Idea | |
Open in the evenings with talks from local authors and audio producers | Cultural events | City Wide | Idea | |
Other | City Wide | In progress | ||
Wifi overall is not good enough | IT | City Wide | Idea | |
Not enough books in other languages | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Evolve into successful community spaces | Community use and local groups | City Wide | Idea | |
Better promotion of library services | Communication | City Wide | In progress | more use of social media, podcasts, events calendar |
Better locations and easier to access | Changes to buildings | City Wide | Idea | |
Develop the idea of a literature house | Cultural events | City Wide | Idea | |
Work with libraries to make Bristol a literary destination | Cultural events | City Wide | Idea | |
Libraries as an incubator for newer upcoming authors and poets | Cultural events | City Wide | Idea | |
Stronger brand identity | Communication | City Wide | Idea | |
Stronger connection with culture | Cultural events | City Wide | Idea | |
Develop natural community run models | Community use and local groups | City Wide | Idea | |
Develop volunteers | Volunteering | City Wide | Idea | |
Employ qualified librarians | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Bristol libraries in bloom - like Britain in bloom | Cultural events | City Wide | Idea | |
Use libraries as a hub for english classes | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Help with completion of benefit forms | Services other | City Wide | Idea | |
Reduce number of libraries and co locate with community hubs | Changes to buildings | City Wide | Idea | |
Copy ideas from the new reading room at the Arnolfini | Other | City Wide | Idea | |
Provide mandarin speaking services | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Open full time | Opening Hours | City Wide | Idea | |
Develop 'friends of' groups | Friends groups | City Wide | In progress | innovation fund supporting development |
More new fiction | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Music appreciation club | Library Services | City Wide | In progress | in discussion with Friends of Shirehampton |
Film studies group | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Drop box for returns | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Card machine | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Colour printer - printing services? | IT | City Wide | Idea | |
Order books then deliver to house | Library Services | City Wide | done | Royal Voluntary Service provide this |
Better DVDs | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
More challenges (as in seasonal reading challenges) | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Books in Polish, for adults and older children | Library Services | City Wide | Idea | |
Toilet for public use | Toilets | Clifton | done | there is a toilet |
New boiler | Changes to buildings | Clifton | done | |
Better communication with external bookings | Community use and local groups | Clifton | Idea | |
Friends of FoCCal would like to support student study evenings | Friends groups | Clifton | Idea | |
Create more space in the childrens area - rejig of shelving | Interior design/layout | Clifton | Idea | |
Introduce study seating | Interior design/layout | Clifton | Idea | |
Introduce extended access | Opening Hours | Clifton | not viable | |
Automated printing payment - not through desk | Library Services | Clifton | Idea | |
Better placement of notice boards | Interior design/layout | Clifton | Idea | |
Improve the courtyard area | Changes to buildings | Clifton | Idea | |
Create a reading or quiet room upstairs | Interior design/layout | Clifton | not viable | |
Better opening hours | Opening hours | Clifton | not viable | |
Building needs a lot of maintenance - new toilets/ boiler etc | Changes to buildings | Clifton | Idea | |
Use the upstairs space more effectively | Library Services | Clifton | Idea | |
Friends groups | Clifton | Idea | ||
more P.C's | IT | Clifton | Idea | IT upgrade |
Payment by card | Library Services | Clifton | Idea | IT upgrade |
cafe and refreshments | Clifton | not viable | ||
Rebrand as Clifton Amenity centre | Community use and local groups | Clifton | idea | |
Ask local community and entrepreneurs how they could take advantage of a shared Cost venue in the most vibrant part of town | Community use and local groups | Clifton | Idea | |
Provide tourist information | Services other | Clifton | Idea | |
Access to kitchen | cafe and refreshments | Clifton | not viable | |
Improve access for classes | Changes to buildings | Clifton | Idea | |
community notice board | Community use and local groups | Clifton | done | |
Firebrigade appraisal of safety and capacity | Changes to buildings | Clifton | done | |
Create a community centre and library | Changes to buildings | Clifton | Idea | |
Community asset transfer | Changes to buildings | Clifton | not viable | |
Community Interest Company to run the library part-funded by the council | Community use and local groups | Clifton | Idea | |
Pop up craft events and shops | Community use and local groups | Clifton | Idea | |
Make libraries cool again for young people - they need an update | Library Services | Clifton | done | Rising Arts consultation |
Include a coffee shop | Cafe and refreshments | Clifton | not viable | |
FoCCal to run the library | Community use and local groups | Clifton | Idea | |
Use capital assets to fund libraries making them more secure in the future | Other | Clifton | Idea | |
Community and citizens advice role | services other | Clifton | Idea | |
Better signage to promote upstairs space | Communication | Clifton | Idea | |
Poetry reading and writing group | Library Services | Clifton | Idea | volunteers required |
Community charity fund to top up the funding for the library or towards specific projects e.g new books or pcs | Community use and local groups | Clifton | done | innovation fund |
Better use/ more advertising of Community Room | Communication | Clifton | Idea | |
Programmes during the summer for kids-keep storytime going maybe | Library Services | Clifton | Idea | summer reading challenge |
Backgammon club/group | Library Services | Clifton | Idea | |
Community joint-venture for management of service in branch. | Community use and local groups | Clifton | Idea | |
Improved signage-no-one knows the library is there. | communication | Clifton | In progress | |
Remove front wall to allow extension of front area as a more accessible space | Changes to buildings | Clifton | not viable | |
Facilities to enable film screenings | Library Services | Clifton | In progress | |
some drinks please | cafe and refreshments | Clifton | Idea | |
toilet should be available for ALL library users, its only right and proper | Toilets | Clifton | Idea | |
renovate basement, good space for films, youth group, music etc | Changes to buildings | Clifton | not viable | |
Services other | Clifton | Idea | ||
automate access and processes as at Westbury library | Library Services | Clifton | not viable | |
More IT support help for staff and visitors | Library Services | Filwood | Idea | explore with volunteer coordinator |
Regular IT courses to cover the basics | Library Services | Filwood | Idea | explore with volunteer coordinator |
Updated PCs | IT | Filwood | Idea | IT upgrade |
New laminator that does up to A3 | IT | Filwood | Idea | |
WiFi / USB printing | IT | Filwood | Idea | possible with IT upgrade |
Replace windows that have been damaged by graffiti removal | Changes to buildings | Filwood | Idea | |
Extended opening hours | Opening hours | Filwood | Idea | not possible for consideration until after IT upgrade |
Better heating controls | Changes to buildings | Filwood | not viable | |
Move into the community centre | Changes to buildings | Filwood | not viable | |
Have a cafe | cafe and refreshments | Filwood | not viable | |
Use the mezzanine floor for other things (not accessible so only used rarely) | Interior design/layout | Filwood | Idea | |
Offer After school clubs | Community use and local groups | Filwood | Idea | |
More marketing of the services and resources we offer out in the wider community | Communication | Filwood | Idea | |
CSP presence like at Temple st | Services other | Filwood | Idea | |
Have something else other than bars at the windows or paint the bars rainbow colours | Changes to buildings | Filwood | Idea | |
Accessible toilets for public use | Toilets | Filwood | not viable | toilets are available for disabled and young children |
More charging points for phones and laptops | Changes to buildings | Filwood | not viable | |
Close all regional libraries and have a library bus that goes to one, purpose built building in the centre | Changes to buildings | Filwood | Idea | |
Paint railings | Changes to buildings | Filwood | Idea | duplicate |
Would make a good club space | Community use and local groups | Filwood | done | available for hire to organisations outside opening hours |
Young fathers group | Community use and local groups | Filwood | Idea | |
Sprint bus could do library stop | Transport links | Filwood | Idea | |
Community Education need quick access for providing courses | Services other | Filwood | Idea | |
Saturday cinema or evening | Community use and local groups | Filwood | Idea | |
Open up to other groups on closed days | Community use and local groups | Filwood | done | available for hire to organisations outside opening hours |
cafe and refreshments | Filwood | not viable | ||
Home work club | Library Services | Filwood | Idea | |
Could a school take on the lease to allow fund raising | Services other | Filwood | not viable | |
Library bus go to people | Transport links | Filwood | not viable | |
Building could be used for other purposes such as a nursery or youth club | Community use and local groups | Filwood | not viable | |
Need some community leadership to try and push things forward | Community use and local groups | Filwood | not viable | friends group established |
Photocopier that does A3 | IT | Filwood | ||
More scanners | IT | Filwood | ||
Open writing club | Filwood | |||
Incorporate library into any new development on Filwood Broadway | Filwood | |||
Open later into the evening | Filwood | |||
Activities and events in the evening | Filwood | |||
Extended Access at Filwood | Filwood | |||
Use library when it's closed for learning, exhibitions, movie nights | Filwood | |||
Get local people to join the library (new housing developments) | Filwood | |||
School visits, join all pupils | Filwood | |||
Advertise in local community - FREE to join! | Filwood | |||
Sign ups through health visitors for mums and babies | Filwood | |||
Police surgeries | Filwood | |||
Housing officer surgery | Filwood | |||
Coffee shop | Filwood | |||
Toilet | Filwood | |||
Drinks/snack machine in foyer | Filwood | |||
Seating and planters outside library | Filwood | |||
Skill share with local people | Filwood | |||
Paint railings and paint building with mural | Filwood | |||
Community gaming space | Filwood | |||
Make space more youth friendly | Filwood | |||
Accessible toilet | Filwood | |||
Intergenerational IT training group | Filwood | |||
Books/plays/poetry discussion groups for local schools | Filwood | |||
Bi-lingual books for adults and children | Filwood | |||
121 tutoring and educational courses | Filwood | |||
Complete rebuild with flats on top | Filwood | |||
Play area for kids 8-16 | Interior design/layout | Filwood | In Progress | receiving play equipment as part of CIL application |
Play area for babies upstairs | Interior design/layout | Filwood | not viable | |
Weekly job club - access to computers | Services other | Filwood | Idea | |
Get more local schools to have regular visits | Library Services | Filwood | done | |
Offer work experience to local kids | Services other | Filwood | done | part of work experience already offered |
More pc's for adults, wi-fi printing | IT | Filwood | In Progress | part of IT upgrade |
get more local schools to do regular visits. | Library Services | Filwood | done | |
Knock it down | Changes to buildings | Filwood | not viable | |
Bluetooth printing and memory sticks | IT | Fishponds | Idea | IT upgrade |
What's on this week at the library notices inside and outside the building | Communication | Fishponds | Done | |
Remove display boards at the far end of the library | Interior design/layout | Fishponds | not viable | |
Quiet times and quiet areas 4 -7pm on Thursday | Library Services | Fishponds | Idea | |
CSP change desks to tables | Interior design/layout | Fishponds | Done | Desks have been removed |
More perspex display stands for desks | Interior design/layout | Fishponds | Idea | |
Greatly improve the layout, remove partitions and have the desk at the front | Interior design/layout | Fishponds | Done | Partitions will be removed for social services spaces, but desk will not be changed |
Fund collection points for donations to food banks etc | Services other | Fishponds | not viable | one already in Morrisons |
Advertise on the Greater Fishponds Facebook page and Fishponds Voice to increase take up | Communication | Fishponds | Idea | already happens on occasion |
Use the library for meetings and functions | Community use and local groups | Fishponds | done | |
cafe and refreshments | Fishponds | not viable | ||
Rental or space when not open | Community use and local groups | Fishponds | Idea | |
Need more space for more groups | Changes to buildings | Fishponds | done | opened up space with building changes |
cafe and refreshments | Fishponds | not viable | ||
Extend opening hours | Opening hours | Fishponds | not viable | |
ESOL, advice, CAB, job centre | Services other | Fishponds | Idea | |
Young people home work clubs | Library Services | Fishponds | Idea | |
Rename library 'fishponds plus' | Changes to buildings | Fishponds | not viable | |
Mobile library | Library Services | Fishponds | not viable | |
Upgrade computers | IT | Fishponds | Idea | IT upgrade |
Rent out laptops, tablets etc | IT | Fishponds | not viable | |
Toilet really important | Toilets | Fishponds | done | |
Hold a meeting in the local library itself | community use and local groups | Fishponds | done | |
Card games and board games for young people | Library Services | Fishponds | Idea | volunteers required |
People's university of fishponds could move into fishponds library | Community use and local groups | Fishponds | Idea | |
Allow the library to be used outside hours | Community use and local groups | Fishponds | done | |
Portal for local crafts, foods & volunteer organisations. | Community use and local groups | Fishponds | Idea | |
Increase opening hours | Opening hours | Fishponds | not viable | |
Changes to buildings | Fishponds | In Progress | New opening hours sign on order, new Library sign on order | |
Sheffield stands (or similar) for bicycles | Changes to buildings | Fishponds | Idea | |
Additional loo | Toilets | Fishponds | not viable | |
A notice about opening hours outside the building | Communication | Fishponds | done | |
Encourage people to bring their used books. Save the environment! | Services other | Fishponds | done | yes they can already |
Additional scanner | IT | Fishponds | Idea | IT upgrade |
More seating away from computers | Interior design/layout | Fishponds | done | as part of renovation |
Allow in well-behaved dogs-its not safe to leave dogs outside these days (dog theft) | other | Fishponds | not viable | |
More space for children doing homework after school. | Interior design/layout | Fishponds | done | there is more space |
Library Services | Fishponds | Idea | ||
Everyday put different activities on little table like colouring. | Library Services | Fishponds | Idea | |
Do more challenges like finding aliens | Library Services | Fishponds | Idea | |
Lego club | Library Services | Fishponds | Idea | volunteers required |
Add more monstrous, scary books | Library Services | Fishponds | Idea | |
More author events | Cultural events | Fishponds | In Progress | lunchtime lectures |
More computers and additional childrens computers | IT | Fishponds | Idea | IT upgrade |
More available electrical sockets | Changes to buildings | Fishponds | Idea | |
More librarians and more space for them | Library Services | Fishponds | not viable | |
Another kiosk | Library Services | Fishponds | Idea | |
More tables and not too comfy chairs | Interior design/layout | Fishponds | Idea | |
Workshops for young people | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Tackle the issues with the corridor | Interior design/layout | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Extend the opening hours | Opening hours | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
More space / division between the adult and childrens area | Interior design/layout | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Clear view of childrens area | Interior design/layout | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Weekend support for domestic abuse and homelessness | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Improve IT hardware | IT | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
How to resolve the issues with youth in the area | Other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Wireless printing | IT | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Children's nutrition - get the children fed | Services other | Hartcliffe | Done | Lunch in the Library very successful |
More staff and material for children and young people | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Police surgery | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
More relevant staff training | Library Services | Hartcliffe | In Progress | Staff Training and awareness |
Need to be kept up to date with support groups in Symes House | Services other | Hartcliffe | In Progress | Internal staff communications with @Symes |
Games workshop drop in PS4 XBox | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Working with children's centre | Services other | Hartcliffe | Done | Reader Engagement Team completed |
Talk to MPs about social problems | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Strengthen links with the Children's Centre | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
More activities in the community during the summer | community use and local groups | Hartcliffe | Done | Lunch in the Library very successful, SS GB and space quest completed |
More special events | community use and local groups | Hartcliffe | Done | City Poet and SS GB events |
More Tea and Chat | Community use and local groups | Hartcliffe | Done | Now weekly |
Links with youth provision and schools | Services other | Hartcliffe | Done | 2 different year groups from Bridge Learning Centre have been coming in for drop in sessions since spring 2019. HC |
Links with local community centre | Community use and local groups | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Youth worker contacts so staff can ring them | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Improve the physical visibility of the library | Changes to buildings | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Match library hours with building hours | Opening hours | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Create a coding club | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Laptop work stations | IT | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Change image and change name | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
IT | Hartcliffe | Done | Log on with library card if vacant | |
Online delivery to other local sites | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Community budget for books | Community use and local groups | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Provide a BCC housing advisor | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Direct phone line to BCC | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Pay point | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Change the Saturday opening hours to 9-3pm. | Opening hours | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Change the layout and stock. | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Open the shutter on closed days and let the reception staff supervise the library. | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Relocate library to front of building | Hartcliffe | |||
Monthly Saturday activity | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Done | Brave Bold Drama events on a Saturday |
Phone for public to contact BCC directly | Services other | Hartcliffe | Idea | Not a library service action but will send on to CSP services |
More Tea & Chat (this was mentioned twice) | community use and local groups | Hartcliffe | Done | Now weekly |
Extend the opening hours (this was mentioned three times)) | Opening hours | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Have books for secondary children to revise their subjects | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Board games, family games, different ages | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Extend the opening hours | Opening hours | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
iPads | IT | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Open Tuesdays (10am-2pm?) | Opening hours | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Quiet time for study | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Bring back the quiet rule | Library Services | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Change computer layout to give each computer more space either side | Interior design/layout | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Change furniture layout to make better use of space | Interior design/layout | Hartcliffe | In Progress | Discussions with Friends Group in progress |
More tea & chat | community use and local groups | Hartcliffe | Done | Now weekly |
Put new door in facing desk, keep shutter down, except for special events | Changes to buildings | Hartcliffe | Idea | |
Coffee machine a must | cafe and refreshments | Henbury | Not viable | |
More tables and chairs for another meeting area | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | |
Transparent acoustic screening | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | |
Lighten space by removing dropped ceiling | Changes to buildings | Henbury | Idea | |
Make it look more attractive | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | |
Move the library to the youth centre | Changes to buildings | Henbury | Not viable | Other services use that building |
Demolish the existing building | Changes to buildings | Henbury | Not viable | |
More connected events between groups | Community use and local groups | Henbury | Idea | Possibly friends group could help |
Activities for children especially during school holidays | Community use and local groups | Henbury | In Progress | Space Quest & Balloon modelling workshops |
Book reading club | Library Services | Henbury | In Progress | book group meets once a month |
Set up a friends of Henbury library | Friends groups | Henbury | In Progress | A new group is in the process of forming |
Generate money by renting out the space | Community use and local groups | Henbury | Idea | The library is bookable out of hours |
Wifi printing | IT | Henbury | In Progress | part of IT upgrade |
IT training and support | IT | Henbury | Idea | requires volunteers |
Training on how to connect the internet to a mobile phone | IT | Henbury | Idea | Staff can help to an extent, and IT volunteers possible if volunteers come forward |
Extend hours on a Wednesday | Opening hours | Henbury | Idea | |
Explore links with community centre and doctors surgery | Community use and local groups | Henbury | Idea | Some connections have been made |
Specific publicity for blind people | Communication | Henbury | Idea | Will form part of the Library Comm strategy |
Need to publicise ebooks and audio books more | Communication | Henbury | In progress | Stock Librarians working on delivering taster sessions with volunteers |
More benefits advice and food vouchers | Services other | Henbury | Idea | Benefits advice/food vouchers sessions take place every Wed |
Space for support and advice workers | Services other | Henbury | Idea | |
Space to do job applications and CV on PCs | IT | Henbury | Done | This is currently possible |
Play groups and family groups | community use and local groups | Henbury | Done | Storytime and Bounce & Rhyme are already offered |
Further education classes | Services other | Henbury | In Progress | Community Learning courses already run on a regular basis |
Librarians to help download audio books | Library Services | Henbury | In Progress | Library Assistants already help with this |
Stock of books need to changed more frequently | Library Services | Henbury | Idea | Stock rotation happens regularly |
Skills sharing | community use and local groups | Henbury | In progress | new monthly Knitting-Looming session. |
Better public toilets | Toilets | Henbury | Done | Library Toilet is already provided |
Ad hoc IT volunteers | Volunteering | Henbury | Idea | requires volunteers |
Volunteers to offer coffee | cafe and refreshments | Henbury | Idea | possible from Friends Group |
Additional workzone | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | |
Space for tutors | Services other | Henbury | Idea | |
Place a beehive on the roof | Other | Henbury | Not viable | |
Art classes for 1hr or 2hrs. Art & crafts | community use and local groups | Henbury | Idea | Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them |
Art classes where children can interact with older people | community use and local groups | Henbury | Idea | Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them |
An event/regular thing where children read to older people/people who struggle to read | community use and local groups | Henbury | Idea | Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them |
Volunteers helping children to read e.g. once a week after school | Volunteering | Henbury | Idea | Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them |
Lego club / board games club | Library Services | Henbury | Idea | The Friends Group are discussing this idea |
Lego club and puzzles | Library Services | Henbury | Idea | The Friends Group are discussing this idea |
Have a post office facility (even if only basic) | Services other | Henbury | Idea | |
Parcel collection/sending service | Services other | Henbury | Idea | |
Library Services | Henbury | Idea | Magazine swap box idea in discussion | |
More classic books | Library Services | Henbury | Idea | |
More young adult books | Library Services | Henbury | Idea | |
More new books for kids | Library Services | Henbury | Idea | |
Bin for toilet please. Rubbish bin. | Library Services | Henbury | In progress | Discussing piloting this. |
Book clubs for home education children | Library Services | Henbury | Idea | Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them |
More colouring pens/pencils | Library Services | Henbury | done | Ask staff & supervisors if stocks are low |
More activities for children | Library Services | Henbury | In Progress | Space Quest & Balloon modelling workshops |
More events like the Harry Potter book nights | Library Services | Henbury | In progress | Space Quest & Balloon modelling workshops |
Weekend activities | Library Services | Henbury | Idea | |
More advertising activities | Communication | Henbury | Idea | We are working on our publicity, for example have just started Instagram |
Quiet place to read | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | There are places to read. Perhaps we could get another comfy chair? The quietest corner is by the fire exit, which needs to be kept clear |
Quiet place for kids to read | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | |
Issue ear defenders to computer users | IT | Henbury | Not viable | |
Space to hold craft workshops | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | There are regular craft sessions for both adults (e.g. Knitting) and children (e.g. balloon modelling) |
Build a glass wall separating off the PC area because there are a lot of noise complaints from PC users | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | |
Community noticeboard (e.g. trades, items wanted or for sale) | Community use and local groups | Henbury | Idea | |
Move childrens area to other end of library | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | |
Xmas dinner | Services other | Henbury | Not viable | |
More space(s) for differing purposes | Interior design/layout | Henbury | Idea | Difficult given all spaces are in use |
More staff | Library Services | Henbury | Not viable | |
Put all the books in colour order | Library Services | Henbury | Not viable | |
More leaflets for entertainment | other | Henbury | Not viable | We already have leaflets and there is limited space |
More kids clubs/workshops | Library Services | Henbury | In Progress | Space Quest & Balloon modelling workshops |
Clean the carpet | Library Services | Henbury | In Progress | Carpet booked to be cleaned |
Creative writing class | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | In Progress | Friends of Henleaze Library are discussing this |
Pop up seasonal post office to cope with demand at Christmas | Services other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Organise a magazine swap | Library Services | Henleaze | in progress | Guidelines being worked on |
Marketing website that shows what's on per library with Twitter feed etc that staff can update easily | Communication | Henleaze | In progress | The Reader Development Librarian is looking into this |
Top managers understand the impact of decisions by coming to experience time in library | Other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Better and faster technology with ongoing updates and maintenance | IT | Henleaze | In Progress | IT upgrades due in 2020 |
Realistic expectations of what libraries can deliver | Other | Henleaze | In Progress | The innovation fund is helping with this |
Realistic resourcing of volunteer roles (to manage it from staff point of view) | Volunteering | Henleaze | In Progress | volunteer coordinator manages this |
Extend the building or extend something like a gazebo into the car park | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Attract sponsorship from local businesses | Other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Have more old films to borrow | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Better and more self serve kiosks | Library Services | Henleaze | In progress | They are being upgraded in 2020 |
enable contactless payment | IT | Henleaze | In Progress | New Self Service kiosks will have contactless |
Longer extended access | Opening hours | Henleaze | Not viable | |
More integration with schools, unis and local businesses | Services other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Have a public toilet near the library | Toilets | Henleaze | Idea | |
Library connections to local news letters | community use and local groups | Henleaze | Done | The Library Supervisor send pieces to the Voice regularly |
more regular hours across the service | Opening hours | Henleaze | Idea | |
Links to age UK | Services other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Links with Fallodan way doctors surgery | Services other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Have study areas | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | In Progress | Making changes upstairs to create more workspace for laptops |
A more robust Library management system (or form a network with other libraries to ask for updates) | IT | Henleaze | Not viable | |
Have library apprenticeships | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Wireless printing | IT | Henleaze | In Progress | part of IT upgrade |
more scanners | IT | Henleaze | Idea | |
provide volunteer help with IT and self service kiosks | Volunteering | Henleaze | In progress | IT volunteers in place |
Basic computer courses | Library Services | Henleaze | In Progress | IT volunteers are happy to |
Use TV screen to market whats going on | Communication | Henleaze | Idea | |
More charging points | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | In progress | More charging points are being installed upstairs |
Better promotion of library events | Communication | Henleaze | In Progress | Looking into banners & a flag. Have set up an instagram account. More publicity work is being discussed |
Tablets for staff to manage library services | IT | Henleaze | Idea | |
Advertise availability of computers more widely | Communication | Henleaze | Idea | |
Provide charging point for laptops and mobiles | IT | Henleaze | Done | More desking with plug sockets are being added to the mezzanine |
Periodicals/ magazines to borrow | Library Services | Henleaze | Not viable | |
Wifi printing | IT | Henleaze | In Progress | part of IT upgrade |
sell stationery | Library Services | Henleaze | Not viable | |
have more computer games to borrow | Library Services | Henleaze | Not viable | |
Local transport information | Transport links | Henleaze | Idea | Some available |
Security cameras | Other | Henleaze | Not viable | |
Homework club | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | requires volunteers |
cafe and refreshments | Henleaze | Not viable | ||
Availability of drinks - supported by friends groups | cafe and refreshments | Henleaze | Idea | |
Better lighting | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Not viable | The lighting is designed in accordance with building regulations |
more reading volunteer challenges | Volunteering | Henleaze | Idea | |
Extended opening on public holidays (staff with volunteers or local welfare organisations) | Opening hours | Henleaze | Idea | |
Provide extended access | Opening hours | Henleaze | Idea | |
private space for meetings | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | In Progress | The conservatory can be used for this. |
Room hire | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Done | All libraries can be hired |
space dividers to reduce noise of certain groups | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | |
Develop the space for community groups | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Meeting room for businesses | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | |
Low cost neutral meeting space needed by community | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
An answer phone that gives details of opening times etc | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
How do we extend the building? | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
poetry evenings | Cultural events | Henleaze | Idea | |
Open / create room at the from of the building | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
local art/ history displays | Cultural events | Henleaze | In Progress | This happens occasionally e.g. WW2 display Oct/Nov 2018. |
Develop into a community hub linked to health and GP services | Services other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Talks by local enterprises | community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
board games etc | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Make the opening and closing of the building easier | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Knitting and crochet group | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Better engagement with friends groups | Friends groups | Henleaze | In Progress | Library supervisor and development officer are meeting with the group regularly |
Local neighbourhood source of information | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Provide heating in the meeting room | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Done | We've bought a heater for the conservatory room |
Local displays (art for example) | community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
How do we finance changes? | Other | Henleaze | In progress | The Innovation Fund can help finance some changes |
Provide chairs and other equipment | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Shipping containers for storage or extra room | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Craft groups | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Benchmark how other libraries work nationwide | Other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Better stock levels of best sellers | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Build a new library with residential units to finance it | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Coffee mornings tea and cake | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Reintroduce charges to reserve books | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Sell off old stock | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Electric vehicle charging points in the car park | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
VCS orgs to offer activities in holidays | Services other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Solar roof panels | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Services other | Henleaze | Idea | ||
Provide access to toilets during events | Toilets | Henleaze | Done | During events put on by the Friends Group, attendees are welcome to use the staff toilets |
Accessible toilets | Toilets | Henleaze | Idea | |
Vending machine in library | cafe and refreshments | Henleaze | Idea | |
Provide space for local artists and craft workers | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Keep libraries open and develop as community spaces | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Provide toilets | Toilets | Henleaze | Idea | |
Improve facilities to allow the buildings to be used by the community | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | ||
Redesign of downstairs to offer seated area | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | |
Community led fund raising for furniture | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Swipe card access to inner lobby for accessing returning/renewal computer with deposit box | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Implementation of suggestions board with suggestions/actions/outcomes (request sponsorship from local retailers) | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Hot drinks dispenser | Cafe and refreshments | Henleaze | Idea | |
Build into a community hub | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Book donation point | Services other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Books in a series child/teen fiction | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
More older kids books (this was written twice: once with 9+ and once with 12+) | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Presentations/talks similar to those at Redland Library | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Done | The Friends of Henleaze Library deliver a regular programme of talks |
See Friends events here | Friends groups | Henleaze | Done | The Friends of Henleaze Library deliver a regular programme of talks |
Magazine swap box (this was mentioned twice) | Library Services | Henleaze | In progress | We are working on some guidelines for doing this in libraries |
Use of public toilets | Toilets | Henleaze | Idea | |
More recently published books about the economy e.g. "Money & Government" by Robert Skidelsky | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Better air conditioning/fans in hot weather | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Please can you recycle the used books to community centres, book clubs, youth clubs etc | Other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Community/volunteer led baby/toddler groups more often. We go to bounce & rhyme & Storytime but would happily go to more | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Sunday Opening | Opening hours | Henleaze | Idea | |
Adult book club. Weekly reading together | Library Services | Henleaze | In Progress | Henleaze Library has a number of book clubs. More are always welcome |
Free non-alcoholic drinks & biscuits | cafe and refreshments | Henleaze | Idea | |
More children's books now!!! | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Dandy annuals | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Where has the section on humour gone to? | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Studio pod at the side. Rent to fund service | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | |
Dig up tarmac in the front lay to grass + plants seating outside | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Encourage library users to 'review' books! | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Event space - host book clubs and author readings | Library Services | Henleaze | In progress | The library already has regular talks, organised by the Friends, and a number of book groups |
More notice board space for community event notices. Differentiate between long term & short term posters or prioritise short term | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | |
Puzzles to rent. 1000+ pieces | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Book group/club (this was mentioned 3 times) | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Toilet (this was mentioned ten times) | Toilets | Henleaze | Idea | |
Creative writing | Library Services | Henleaze | In Progress | The Friends of Henleaze Library are discussing this idea |
Poetry readings | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Ongoing lego building | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Sitting out area in front - a bit of a garden! | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
A section where we can find books that teach us about languages | Library Services | Henleaze | Done | There is a shelf already - look under the 400s |
Board games shelf | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
No vending machines. No food or drink wanted. | cafe and refreshments | Henleaze | Idea | |
Extend into space in front and to the sides. Build up. Maybe a pre-school or accommodation | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Maybe you could get unicorn book | Library Services | Henleaze | Done | Henleaze library has approx. 49 books featuring unicorns! |
Make children's books in other languages much easier to find. There are many international families living in this area | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
List of book recommendations by the public | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
More evening/weekend access | Opening hours | Henleaze | Idea | |
toys for toddlers | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Children's games to borrow., It works well in German libraries! | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Place for babies' prams | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | |
A bag stock for public | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Local meetings for Westbury and Henleaze areas | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Story CDs for young children | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Baby play area | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | |
Working jigsaw table | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | |
Bigger children's section | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | |
Have a bank/post office counter. This is provided in vans, so can surely be accommodated | Services other | Henleaze | Idea | |
The ceiling fans are useless - wasting electricity in a time of environmental awareness | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Help readers read other books from this amazing library! | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Local displays - art etc. | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
Time & space for communities of interest e.g. local history, poetry evenings, discover science | Community use and local groups | Henleaze | Idea | |
cafe and refreshments | Henleaze | Idea | ||
Solar panels | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Basic computer courses are a good idea as well as individual help | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Encourage us to donate books | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Keep book reservations free! | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Reservation shelf at standing/seating (not crawling) level | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Autism friendly time(no aircon - loud noise, no fluorescent lights, etc.) | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
More desks/study spaces - especially around exam time as it can be really difficult to find tables at any library (I've been to three in one day and they've all been full) and home often isn't a good place to study | Interior design/layout | Henleaze | In Progress | More desking with plug sockets are being added to the mezzanine |
Open in the early morning | Opening hours | Henleaze | Idea | |
A chance to buy a cup of tea or coffee - heaven! (someone had responded on another post-it: No! No food & drink in the library) | cafe and refreshments | Henleaze | Idea | |
A collection of comics for kids on a shelf (my son would love this!) | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Provide fresh air - open the door & windows. Summer or winter it's always hot & airless in here - not a place to enjoy | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Maximise the site - build flats above to the back - use the rent to fund the library service | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
be able to donate books | services other | Henleaze | Idea | |
Review books | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Jigsaw swap shop | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Kiosks that scan the barcode on the app | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
New kiosks that take contactless | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Outside boxes in all branches please | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
New photocopier! The current one is unusable for official docs | IT | Henleaze | Idea | |
Some tea/coffee/biscuits | cafe and refreshments | Henleaze | Idea | |
Make it dog friendly for blind people to bring their doggie helpers to the library | Library Services | Henleaze | In progress | Guide Dogs are already allowed in the library |
Coffee & chat. Cake once a week | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
The ceiling fans don't need to be on except in a heatwave. They can cause a cold draft and are not necessary | Changes to buildings | Henleaze | Idea | |
Computer courses & help | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Kids' magazines! | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Show me how to download magazine app on my i-pad | Library Services | Henleaze | In Progress | Stock team are discussing having drop-in sessions and training volunteers |
A fiction and non-fiction reading group will be good - say once a month | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Interior design/layout | Henleaze | Idea | ||
A lego place for ME! | Library Services | Henleaze | Idea | |
Bluetooth printing and memory sticks | IT | Hillfields | Idea | IT upgrade |
Improve use of software and IT | IT | Hillfields | Idea | IT upgrade |
Stockwood woodwork and allotments project could be adopted | Community use and local groups | Hillfields | Idea | |
People's garden therapeutic gardening club | Community use and local groups | Hillfields | Idea | |
Re-establish connections with the childrens centre | Services other | Hillfields | Idea | |
Signpost from Hillfields Park or Forest Avenue | Communication | Hillfields | Idea | |
Class visits from Minerva Primary School | Services other | Hillfields | In Progress | |
Lego and building activities | Community use and local groups | Hillfields | Idea | volunteers required and lego |
Greater links with community development | Community use and local groups | Hillfields | In Progress | |
Summer Holidays event week | Community use and local groups | Hillfields | Idea | |
Open days | Community use and local groups | Hillfields | Idea | |
Move to the hub / collocated with nursery | Changes to buildings | Hillfields | Not viable | |
Not a great location surrounded by house so no-one knows it is there | Changes to buildings | Hillfields | Idea | |
Could be a good place for community groups | Community use and local groups | Hillfields | Idea | |
Extend opening hours | Opening hours | Hillfields | Not viable | |
A place to store community resources | Community use and local groups | Hillfields | Idea | |
Info stall/activities about Climate change and how local people can save energy and reduce fuel poverty | Service other | Hillfields | Idea | |
More signposts-sign posts on forest rd. Didn't know library here existed. | Communication | Hillfields | Idea | |
charity box for unwanted change from printing | Service other | Hillfields | Idea | |
Arts and crafts activities | Library Services | Hillfields | done | every Saturday afternoon |
More early reader books | Library Services | Hillfields | Idea | |
Arts and crafts for adults | Community use and local groups | Hillfields | Idea | |
Interior design/layout | Hillfields | Idea | ||
More things like Summer Reading Challenge for all ages | Library Services | Hillfields | Idea | |
More frequent rotation of adult stock | Library Services | Hillfields | Idea | |
better promotion of on-line resources on P.N. and apps | Communication | Hillfields | Idea | |
Tea and coffee available | cafe and refreshments | Horfield | Idea | |
Wider turning circle ramp | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
Public toilets | Toilets | Horfield | Idea | |
Improve entrance | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
Disabled access to the toilet | Toilets | Horfield | Idea | |
Availability outside working hours | Opening hours | Horfield | Idea | |
Compostable earth toilet in the garden | Toilets | Horfield | Idea | |
Regular coffee mornings | Community use and local groups | Horfield | In progress | PositiviTea, Monday afternoons |
Special opening hours - local key holder | Opening hours | Horfield | Idea | |
Seating area outside | Changes to buildings | Horfield | In progress | We are discussing this possibility with the Friends of Horfield Library |
Saturday morning club | Community use and local groups | Horfield | Idea | |
Extend opening times | Opening hours | Horfield | Idea | |
Change access doors | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
Charge small fees to cover rent | Other | Horfield | Idea | |
Stay as a library for most of the week | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Scouts book badge | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Increase work zone attendance | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Lend out laptops and tablets | IT | Horfield | Idea | |
Library stuff in different settings | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Study space | Interior design/layout | Horfield | Idea | |
Wifi printing | IT | Horfield | In progress | Looking into this for 2020 |
Possibly reduce stock to create more space | Interior design/layout | Horfield | Idea | |
IT support for users | IT | Horfield | Idea | |
How do we know who is using the library - demographics | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
New sofa | Interior design/layout | Horfield | In progress | We are discussing this possibility with the Friends of Horfield Library |
Computer support training for groups not using already | IT | Horfield | Idea | |
Base council workers at libraries | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
New carpet | Interior design/layout | Horfield | In Progress | The carpet has been cleaned |
Link to Ebenezer Church | Services other | Horfield | In progress | Ebenezer church helped with the flower beds out the front and we are discussing further collaboration |
Blinds for window | Interior design/layout | Horfield | Done | Blinds have been fitted |
Collaboration with Shahporan Islamic Centre | Services other | Horfield | In progress | They are holding a homework club at the library |
Build a mezzanine for computer use | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
Links with Manor Farm community centre | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Open up enclosed garden for children | Changes to buildings | Horfield | In progress | We are discussing this possibility with the Friends of Horfield Library |
Link to Duke of Edinburgh | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Space for teenagers | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Fix the heating | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Done | Heating operational |
Horfield and Lockleaze libraries working together | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Space for kids and family | Interior design/layout | Horfield | Idea | |
Notice boards | Communication | Horfield | Idea | |
Advertise activities so people know what is on offer | Communication | Horfield | In progress | We have started an Instagram account, and are looking into options for online events calendars and newsletters, plus a Bristol Libraries podcast |
Younger generation and family activities | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Environment would need to change to attract young people | Interior design/layout | Horfield | Idea | |
Billboard and big sign in space outside the library | Communication | Horfield | Idea | |
English lessons | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Co-locate community hub with library | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Signposting to other activities | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Peer learning | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
School link visits | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Book swaps | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Intergenerational learning | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Home education groups | Community use and local groups | Horfield | Idea | |
Part time school? | Community use and local groups | Horfield | Idea | |
Create as a learning and skills hub | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Cover the library in a glittery covering to let people know it's there | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
Please can we replace all the furniture in Horfield library | Interior design/layout | Horfield | Idea | |
Promote services locally | Community use and local groups | Horfield | Idea | |
Toilet | Toilets | Horfield | Idea | |
cafe and refreshments | Horfield | Idea | ||
Swap computers and kids area around. | Interior design/layout | Horfield | Idea | |
Paint all the libraries, they are scruffy | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
Public toilets | Toilets | Horfield | Idea | |
Quieter spaces | Interior design/layout | Horfield | Idea | |
Superb selection of books, e.g providing many books - especially for the youth & young people, who are maybe deprived of opportunity, e.g. some in Lockleaze, Southmead, Henbury + Brentry, St Paul's Bedminster etc etc | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Relaxing, e.g. chess game, sports reading etc. To facilitate study notably for kids from ordinary backgrounds | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Wind breaks to cut down noise from gales! | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
Recycling bins for drinks cans etc | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Publicise at, and make links with, The Crafty Cow, family pub on Wessex Avenue | Communication | Horfield | Idea | |
Publicise more - at the dentist, GP etc. | Communication | Horfield | Idea | |
New computer keyboards (that aren't sticky) and screens (wider) | IT | Horfield | Idea | |
Move to recently vacated co-op building over the road | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
Link with Filton library | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Make reservations come quicker | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Extended Access | Opening hours | Horfield | Idea | |
Cheaper Big Picture DVDs | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Baby changing facilities in the toilet | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
More regular stock rotation (Adult Fiction) | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
More stock - there are empty shelves! | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Make it clearer how to request books that aren't on the catalogue | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Link with the Hub, Lockleaze | Community use and local groups | Horfield | Idea | |
Close Lockleaze Library and invest the money in Horfield Library | Changes to buildings | Horfield | Idea | |
Library Services | Horfield | Idea | ||
Get people to not talk on phones in library - more quiet | other | Horfield | Idea | |
Lego Club - on different Saturday to Bishopston library, so it doesn't clash | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
More art/craft sessions for kids at weekends. Ask for donations to cover materials & refreshments | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Activities to tie in with e.g. Halloween | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Board games (snakes & ladders etc., for ages 6-9) Have a Saturday/after-school games hour & so when they're finished colouring have something else to do. Get sponsorship from a games shop | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Link with local schools - more regular visits and more schools. Filton Avenue (orchard site) and Lockleaze Road site and Upper Horfield | Services other | Horfield | Idea | |
Link stock with school libraries | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Comics Club for ages 5/6 to 8/9 | Library Services | Horfield | Idea | |
Get nurseries and playgroups in e.g. to Baby Bounce & Rhyme | Community use and local groups | Horfield | Idea | |
cafe and refreshments | Junction 3 | In Progress | ||
Identify quiet time in library | Library Services | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Make room in Junction 1 more available as a quiet room | Interior design/layout | Junction 3 | In Progress | |
Interior design/layout | Junction 3 | not viable | ||
Flats / art gallery and meeting space | Changes to buildings | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Rent out bike locks for people who forget their bikes | Library Services | Junction 3 | not viable | |
Create co working spaces | Interior design/layout | Junction 3 | done | space can be used for this |
Create a user friendly booking system for rooms | Library Services | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Encourage people to use space informally | Interior design/layout | Junction 3 | Idea | |
3D Printing | IT | Junction 3 | not viable | |
Better zoning of computers | Interior design/layout | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Consistent opening hours | Opening hours | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Develop into a community hub | Community use and local groups | Junction 3 | idea | |
Internet access left on 24hrs | IT | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Extended access | Opening hours | Junction 3 | not viable | |
Astronomy | Library Services | Junction 3 | not viable | too much light pollution |
Better technology | IT | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Young people redesigning libraries | Interior design/layout | Junction 3 | In Progress | we are awaiting result of Arts Council bid |
Lockers for phones with built in chargers | Library Services | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Poetry at the library | Cultural events | Junction 3 | In Progress | |
Music library | Library Services | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Book clubs hosted by libraries | Library services | Junction 3 | done | |
Toy library | Library Services | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Create a friends of group | Friends groups | Junction 3 | in progress | First friends meeting in Jan 2020 |
Incubator for residents starting businesses | Community use and local groups | Junction 3 | Idea | |
More community based businesses | Community use and local groups | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Human library - sharing of skills and resources | Services other | Junction 3 | In Progress | discussions with NHS |
Book lending service for homeless people | Library Services | Junction 3 | done | Homeless can join the library. We also support Park Bench project |
Services other | Junction 3 | idea | ||
Customer service points | Services other | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Free bus travel to libraries | Transport links | Junction 3 | not viable | |
Volunteers supporting delivery of books to residents with accessibility needs | Volunteering | Junction 3 | done | we have the At home Service |
Communication | Junction 3 | Idea | ||
Quiet space for reading | Interior design/layout | Junction 3 | done | |
A repair cafe and swap shop | Services other | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Provide a book drop off point | Library Services | Junction 3 | not viable | |
Provide activities to encourage young readers | Library Services | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Intergenerational skills swap | Services other | Junction 3 | Idea | |
Poor temperature | Library Services | Junction 3 | Idea | |
move library to bottom floor or have better signage in the shopping centre and lift areas | Changes to buildings | Knowle | In Progress | getting noticeboard |
Move the library or renegotiate the lease as building is being redeveloped | Changes to buildings | Knowle | not viable | |
Redecorate new furniture and flooring | Interior design/layout | Knowle | In Progress | new carpet and furniture for childrens' area |
More scanners | IT | Knowle | Idea | awaiting IT upgrade |
Need more community support to help people with IT issues | Volunteering | Knowle | In progress | explore with volunteer coordinator |
Train staff on IT so they can help and advise more | IT | Knowle | done | |
Have wireless printing | IT | Knowle | Idea | in discussion with IT upgrade |
Get rid of the desk and give staff tablets to enable them to scan and book things | IT | Knowle | not viable | |
Coffee machine- self serve | cafe and refreshments | Knowle | not viable | |
Creative writing for community groups | Community use and local groups | Knowle | Idea | being considered |
Poetry slam | Community use and local groups | Knowle | Idea | |
more books and resources for students | Library Services | Knowle | Idea | |
We think there's something on Amazon that we can use- maybe Amazon enterprise? | Library Services | Knowle | not viable | outside of library scope |
More GCSE/ A level study books | Library Services | Knowle | Idea | |
Zoning- advertise when the library is likely to be quiet or have study areas | Interior design/layout | Knowle | done | events calendar has been produced |
Run more author events that are better advertised (not just in library) | Cultural events | Knowle | In Progress | |
Staff to manage stock work via mobile device | IT | Knowle | not viable | |
Do rhyme time out in the precinct | Library Services | Knowle | Idea | in discussion |
Streamline the process to join the library | Library Services | Knowle | not viable | can join online |
Communicate our other services more- eg access to UWE? | Communication | Knowle | In Progress | poster to advertise being produced |
Communicate better about digital resources | Communication | Knowle | In Progress | |
Tell people about being able to copy and paste from amazon to order resources to borrow for free | Library Services | Knowle | not viable | |
Promote large print CDs | Library Services | Knowle | done | signed in their own areas, digital resources also available |
Small music groups | Community use and local groups | Knowle | done | baby bounce and rhyme sessions run weekly |
Better promotion of friends of group | Friends groups | Knowle | In Progress | |
Journal and magazine hire | Library Services | Knowle | done | available on line and some free magazines |
Make the space more flexible with the use of screens | Interior design/layout | Knowle | done | library furniture ie shelves used to separate areas |
Mobile service with volunteers to deliver books | Volunteering | Knowle | done | royal volunteer service already offer this |
Board on wall for to-do and post its - what do you want to happen | Changes to buildings | Knowle | done | as part of idea gathering |
Make available for out of hours usage | Community use and local groups | Knowle | In Progress | |
Park Centre redevelopment - how can it support educational attainment? | Services other | Knowle | Idea | |
Links with school libraries | Services other | Knowle | In Progress | |
Better signage of the library | Communication | Knowle | In Progress | |
Are the libraries on the management committee of board walk? | Library Services | Knowle | Idea | |
provide other council & partner services through the library branch s.eg advice and customer services | Services other | Knowle | Idea | |
Extend opening hours by 30 minutes in the afternoon | Opening hours | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Later opening hours to access after school | Opening hours | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Provide help with job seeking and writing CVs | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Storytime and babybounce session | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Conversation with South Gloucestershire | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Arts and culture events (film, music, comedy, open mic) | Cultural events | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Colour printer | IT | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Visitor centre for stoke park | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Create a friends of group | Friends groups | Lockleaze | In Progress | A new group is in the process of forming |
Link library and development regeneration teams | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Rotate stock so new titles on shelves | Library Services | Lockleaze | In Progress | Being done, plus also refreshed picture book and new board stock (brand new stock) |
Negotiate hall space with Hub | Changes to buildings | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Future Cameron / Police Station to include library | Changes to buildings | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Reading schemes | Library Services | Lockleaze | In Progress | Summer Reading Challenge already in place |
Change location | Changes to buildings | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Advertise existing services | Communication | Lockleaze | In Progress | New big sign in place |
Welly boot exchange | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Staff to be more engaging with community | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Create much better signage and information | Communication | Lockleaze | Done | Pink sign installed |
Engaging for young people | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
What's the future relationship between the librarian and the community? | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Opportunity with new school? | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Refocus and revision courses, support and advice | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Computer courses | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
ESOL courses | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Public toilet | Toilets | Lockleaze | In Progress | There is a toilet in the Cameron Centre already, that can be used by library users. We are discussing signposting it from the library |
University volunteering | Volunteering | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Study space | Communication | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Move to a more accessible location | Changes to buildings | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Better signage | Communication | Lockleaze | Done | Pink sign installed |
Create clearer outside space | Changes to buildings | Lockleaze | In Progress | Garden area has been cleared |
Have the library as part of new housing: more guaranteed footfall | Changes to buildings | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Post more about it on Social Media | Communication | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Link with Bristol Mental Health Employment Service | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Flowers & benches outside | Changes to buildings | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Comfy seats to encourage reading at the library | Interior design/layout | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Book exchange; bring back selling of withdrawn books | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
More stock | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Advertise on Love Lockleaze Facebook Group and at The Hub and Cheswick and Boston Tea Party | Communication | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Work with Boing on children's activities | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Have coffee mornings/afternoons | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Making people aware that they can return books here from Central, South Glos etc | Communication | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Work with Incredible Edible, Avon Wildlife Trust (youth volunteering), Brandon Trust & Bristol Wood Recycling Project to make garden nice & [put benches out there | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Have more leaflets etc. on Stoke Park | Community use and local groups | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Take inspiration from the Greenway Centre's Nature Trail & Social Media | Community use and local groups | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Collaborate with the mental health project run by St Mungo's at the Langley Centre | Services other | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Try again with Storytime - get parents to run it, e.g. 5 of them to take it turns like they used to do at Horfield Library | Library Services | Lockleaze | Idea | |
Make path to entrance more inviting (mosaics) | Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | In Progress | CIL money to make improvements to outside area |
Footprints in tarmac leading up to the door | Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | not viable | |
Replace library sign with vibrant signage | Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | Done | New sign installed |
Link in with art trail and winter wonderland | Cultural events | Marksbury Road | In Progress | Christmas fair held 2019 |
Community day, bring a dish, summer fayre | Community use and local groups | Marksbury Road | In Progress | in discussion |
Remove barrier of public liability insurance requirements for community groups | Community use and local groups | Marksbury Road | not viable | |
Work with lynn or Kate on community promotion | Community use and local groups | Marksbury Road | In Progress | awaiting decision early 2020 |
Parking / parking signage | Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | Idea | |
Movie nights | Community use and local groups | Marksbury Road | Idea | in discussion |
Play equipment on green space through CIL funding | Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | In Progress | |
Improved gate and security so young people don't run into road | Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | Idea | |
Open communication between community groups and libraries | Community use and local groups | Marksbury Road | In Progress | |
cafe and refreshments | Marksbury Road | not viable | ||
Toilet that can be used by the public | Toilets | Marksbury Road | not viable | accessible for disabled and young children |
Better promotion and marketing | Communication | Marksbury Road | In Progress | |
Services other | Marksbury Road | not viable | ||
Better welcome host training for staff | Library Services | Marksbury Road | Idea | |
Train staff in asset based community development | Library Services | Marksbury Road | In Progress | |
Extended access | Opening hours | Marksbury Road | idea | not being considered until after IT upgrade |
Knock down the existing building and use the land for housing, retaining library on ground floor | Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | not viable | |
Use as a hire venue on days it is closed | Community use and local groups | Marksbury Road | done | library avail for hire on closed days |
To rename the library MALAGO VALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY. | Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | done | community consultation held |
Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | In Progress | Talking to UpFest about library signage | |
Changes to buildings | Marksbury Road | idea | ||
Sort out Public Liability Insurance so library can be open and hired when not staffed | Community use and local groups | Marksbury Road | Done | groups with sufficient PLI can hire library |
Coding Club | Library Services | Marksbury Road | In Progress | volunteers |
Renovate building totally- leaking roof, no accessible toilet | Changes to buildings | Redland | In Progress | |
enable card payments | IT | Redland | Idea | |
Social services / mental health support | Services other | Redland | Idea | |
Better security outside the building- fly tipping and drug users in entrances and car park | Library Services | Redland | Idea | |
Poster warning against staff abuse and better support from police | Library Services | Redland | Idea | |
more foreign language childrens books | Library Services | Redland | In Progress | discussions with friends group |
better use of space eg bigger childrens area | Interior design/layout | Redland | not viable | |
More PCs | IT | Redland | Idea | IT upgrade |
coding / minecraft club | Library Services | Redland | done | |
Create and promote the library as a co-working space | Community use and local groups | Redland | Idea | |
Create a separate mezzanine level to increase space for co-working with police or universities | Services other | Redland | not viable | |
Creative writing class | Community use and local groups | Redland | In Progress | discussion underway |
The space needs to be made more attractive | Interior design/layout | Redland | Idea | |
Reading groups | Community use and local groups | Redland | done | shared reading group, reading and non-fiction group |
Social prescribing | Services other | Redland | done | shelf help and well read |
Bookable library space | Community use and local groups | Redland | done | can be done |
More computers, but need more space | IT | Redland | Idea | IT upgrade |
Silent study space | Interior design/layout | Redland | not viable | |
Moveable bookshelves | Interior design/layout | Redland | in progress | request submitted for moveable dvd racks |
More advice services | Services other | Redland | Idea | |
Advice on carbon neutrality | Services other | Redland | Idea | |
Permanent information point | Services other | Redland | done | lots of information available |
Better signposting and promotion of when things are on | Communication | Redland | In Progress | |
Simplify the process to access the building out of hours | Opening hours | Redland | Idea | |
Social investment to ensure library stays as a public building | Other | Redland | Idea | |
Co-working space hot desking | Interior design/layout | Redland | Idea | |
Utilising the space differently | Interior design/layout | Redland | Idea | |
Mezzanine floor | Changes to buildings | Redland | not viable | |
Co locate with childrens centre | Services other | Redland | not viable | |
Self sufficient library - develop flats above | Changes to buildings | Redland | not viable | |
Rent out rooms | Library Services | Redland | Idea | |
Extend to the back | Changes to buildings | Redland | not viable | |
Huge need for groups to meet | Community use and local groups | Redland | Idea | |
Join with the church across the road which has loads of space | Changes to buildings | Redland | Idea | |
Improve the space and make more inviting | Interior design/layout | Redland | Idea | |
Create collaborative work spaces | Interior design/layout | Redland | Idea | |
More like a university library or arnolfini front room | Interior design/layout | Redland | Idea | |
Art and signage on the door | Interior design/layout | Redland | Idea | |
Fix the leaking roof | Changes to buildings | Redland | done | repairs carried out |
Film clubs | Community use and local groups | Redland | Idea | |
Can we collaborate with Bristol University? | Services other | Redland | Idea | |
Run a night school from the building | Community use and local groups | Redland | Idea | |
Creative writing groups | Community use and local groups | Redland | Idea | |
Phone charging lockers | Library Services | Redland | not viable | |
Theatre groups | Cultural events | Redland | Idea | |
Could we remove the need for fines | Library Services | Redland | Idea | |
IT classes | Services other | Redland | done | IT volunteers |
Communicate with medical centre nearby so people can wait in the library | Services other | Redland | Idea | |
Provide a public toilet | Toilets | Redland | done | |
Keep open and promote the service | Communication | Redland | done | |
Remove false ceiling to reveal architecture | Changes to buildings | Redland | not viable | |
Community film club | Community use and local groups | Redland | Idea | |
Get rid of awful strip lighting and create more intimate spaces | Changes to buildings | Redland | Idea | |
Services other | Redland | Idea | ||
left handed computer needed | IT | Redland | Idea | |
More computers in childrens area | IT | Redland | not viable | |
Cleaner toilets | Toilets | Redland | Idea | |
Bigger childrens area | Interior design/layout | Redland | not viable | |
Coffee | cafe and refreshments | Redland | not viable | |
Small coffee area would bring in money and can have bake a cake competitions | cafe and refreshments | Redland | not viable | |
Second scanner | IT | Redland | Idea | IT upgrade |
open earlier and not closed on Monday | Opening hours | Redland | not viable | |
Team with coffee van and allow tea/coffee in building only if from van | cafe and refreshments | Redland | not viable | |
themed weeks promoting different genres | Library Services | Redland | Idea | |
scrabble players | Library Services | Redland | Idea | |
wide range of books/dvds from African/American culture international | Library Services | Redland | Idea | |
Coffee tea area with comfortable chairs | cafe and refreshments | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Provide refreshments | cafe and refreshments | Sea Mills | In progress | The Friends Group have reformed and are providing regular coffee mornings |
Move computer to a quieter space | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Provide hatch to access refreshments from kitchen into the main space | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Review plan of overall space | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Move the library to the former methodist church | Changes to buildings | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Pull the library down and build a new one | Changes to buildings | Sea Mills | Idea | |
More community events | Community use and local groups | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Cinema night and other evening events | Community use and local groups | Sea Mills | In progress | In discussion |
Movable screen system for private space | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Quiet meeting room for tutors | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Blinds above computers | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | In progress | Blinds have been installed by the PC area |
Comfy chairs tables | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | In progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Furnishings | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | In progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Reading lights | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Blinds | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | In progress | Blinds have been installed by the PC area |
Movable shelves | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Provide window blinds | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | In progress | Blinds have been installed by the PC area |
Moveable bookshelves | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | In Progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Provide inexpensive screens | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Provide additional chairs | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | In progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Improve use of space to make it more adaptable | Interior design/layout | Sea Mills | In progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Wireless printing | IT | Sea Mills | In progress | Being looked into for 2020 |
Connection to 'libby' online library service | IT | Sea Mills | In Progress | Bristol Libraries are already linked to Libby |
Data projector and screen | IT | Sea Mills | In progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Extend opening hours | Opening hours | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Extend opening hours to include evenings | Opening hours | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Extend insurance to allow wider use | Library Services | Sea Mills | In progress | Libraries are offering to pay for PLI for one year for Friends Groups, and to pay half for the second year |
Additional equipment | Library Services | Sea Mills | In progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Improve parking | Changes to buildings | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Make space outside for mobile catering in the evenings | Changes to buildings | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Consider use of land around the building for a community garden | Changes to buildings | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Kids play areas outside | Changes to buildings | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Improve links between the library and the community centre | Community use and local groups | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Join the community centre and library site | Changes to buildings | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Better promotion of service locally | Communication | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Input into school newsletters | Communication | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Large print | Library Services | Sea Mills | In Progress | There already is a Large Print collection |
Different payment options | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Other subscription services online | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Skills hub with WECA funding | Services other | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Maker labs linked with port resilience fund? | Services other | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Sell items through the library | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Accessible toilets | Toilets | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Access to toilets for public use | Toilets | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Increase use of volunteers | Volunteering | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Move to the Methodist Church | Changes to buildings | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Maintain libraries as radical community spaces | Community use and local groups | Sea Mills | Idea | |
More art & craft stuff | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
More David Walliams books | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Upgrade the children's area | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Extend the library | Changes to buildings | Sea Mills | Idea | |
More board games | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Bike Racks | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
More up-to-date science books for KS3 and astronomy fans | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
A jigsaw table | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Harry Potter books | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Joyce Meyer books | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Accessible toilets | Toilets | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Art exhibitions & workshops | Community use and local groups | Sea Mills | Idea | |
More event nights & author meets | Cultural events | Sea Mills | In Progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Latest releases of DVDs | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Dog Man books | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
More Mallory Towers books | Library Services | Sea Mills | Idea | |
Baby group, story time | Library Services | Sea Mills | In Progress | Already in place |
Provision of teas and coffee | cafe and refreshments | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Improve entrance | Changes to buildings | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Porch in front of existing door | Changes to buildings | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Unlock the adjoining door | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Public lounge / living room | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Done | The Friends of Shirehampton Library are holding regular Living Room sessions during closed hours |
Meeting place | Community use and local groups | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Gardening group | Community use and local groups | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Community public living room | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Done | The Friends of Shirehampton Library are holding regular Living Room sessions during closed hours |
More community events | Community use and local groups | Shirehampton | In Progress | The Friends of Shirehampton Library are holding regular events |
Coffee morning | Community use and local groups | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Jigsaw | Library Services | Shirehampton | In Progress | Friends Group discussing possibility |
Childrens jewellery making | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Coding clubs | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | Already in place in the community centre |
Homework club | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Childrens book club | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Adult books club | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Regular story time group on a Wednesday | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Library open day | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Creative writing talks | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Book clubs in libraries | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
More private space | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Book snug | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Puzzle table | Library Services | Shirehampton | In Progress | The Friends Group are discussing |
Space to use your own laptop / tablet | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Comfy chairs tables | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Furnishings | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Reading lights | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Blinds | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Movable shelves | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Paint walls | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Movable shelves | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | In Progress | The shelves are on wheels and can be moved |
Improve look and feel | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
How do we make it more inviting for young people | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Wireless printing | IT | Shirehampton | In Progress | This is being looked into for 2020 |
More computers (or laptops) | IT | Shirehampton | In Progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Free internet and computer courses for different levels | Library Services | Shirehampton | In Progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Facilities to plug in laptop | IT | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Extend opening hours | Opening hours | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Change / extend opening hours / open in the evening | Opening hours | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Extend library opening hours | Opening hours | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Basic rule for all so no group takes over | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Use of other rooms | Interior design/layout | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Could be a little warmer | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Improve parking | Changes to buildings | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Raised beds in the garden | Changes to buildings | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Covered outdoor space | Changes to buildings | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Work more with community centre | Community use and local groups | Shirehampton | In Progress | This is starting to happen more with the new management committee and Friends Group |
Communicate library ideas on social media | Communication | Shirehampton | In Progress | They have been going on Facebook and Twitter, and now we are also using Instagram |
Promote to young people via youth bus | Communication | Shirehampton | Idea | |
After school activity links with schools | Services other | Shirehampton | Idea | |
More large print | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Activities for 11 - 16 year olds | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Healthy eating | Services other | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Parent and child classes | Services other | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Story time in different languages | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Autism friendly sessions | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Dementia friendly sessions | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Carers support group | Services other | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Games for young people | Library Services | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Provide a space for combatting isolation | Services other | Shirehampton | In Progress | The Friends of Shirehampton Library are holding regular Living Room sessions during closed hours |
Accessible toilet | Toilets | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Increase use of volunteers | Volunteering | Shirehampton | Idea | |
Music appreciation club | Community use and local groups | Shirehampton | In Progress | This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group |
Replace A3 and A4 copiers | IT | Southmead | Idea | |
Digital projector for mezzanine room | IT | Southmead | Idea | |
Provide public toilets | Toilets | Southmead | Idea | |
Improve physical access | Changes to buildings | Southmead | Idea | |
Provide accessible toilets | Toilets | Southmead | Idea | |
Youth worker based in library | Services other | Southmead | Idea | |
Space for tutors to meet | Interior design/layout | Southmead | Idea | |
Space for advice workers to use | Interior design/layout | Southmead | Idea | |
Homework club run by locals | Community use and local groups | Southmead | Idea | |
Provide more IT support | IT | Southmead | Idea | |
Better marketing of what we do | Communication | Southmead | In Progress | part of Comms strategy |
New carpets - refresh interiors | Interior design/layout | Southmead | Idea | |
Library service reaching out to schools | Services libraries | Southmead | Idea | |
Use mezzanine space | Interior design/layout | Southmead | Idea | |
Extended opening hours | Opening hours | Southmead | Idea | |
Creative spaces | Interior design/layout | Southmead | Idea | |
Later opening one day of the week | Opening hours | Southmead | Idea | |
Reconfiguration of wall within the library | Changes to buildings | Southmead | Idea | |
Strengthen links with youth centre next door | Community use and local groups | Southmead | In Progress | We are in discussion with them about working more closely together |
Positive activities for 9 to 15 year olds | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Improve the current building access for disabled residents | Changes to buildings | Southmead | Idea | |
Customer service points | Services other | Southmead | Idea | |
Use close days to pilot a community run library | Community use and local groups | Southmead | Idea | |
Could a BCC advisor come for a few hours | Services other | Southmead | Idea | |
Run a community library such as the one on Muller Road | Community use and local groups | Southmead | Idea | |
Young people want a neutral space to go to | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Coffee mornings tea and cake | Community use and local groups | Southmead | Idea | |
Services other | Southmead | Idea | ||
Creative writing groups | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Promote reduce, reuse, recycle | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Homework club | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Access for home schooling | Community use and local groups | Southmead | Idea | |
Provide a drop in session for BCC services | Services other | Southmead | Idea | |
Provide a creche facility for young parents | Services other | Southmead | Idea | |
Hot desking facility for local businesses | Interior design/layout | Southmead | Idea | |
Book club to share book reviews and develop presentation skills | Library services | Southmead | Idea | |
cafe and refreshments | Southmead | Idea | ||
Create street art on shutters of building | Changes to buildings | Southmead | Idea | |
David Walliams to come here! | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
More colouring pens | Services | Southmead | Idea | |
More board games (this was mentioned twice) | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
More toys | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Cheerleading is good for fun | Community use and local groups | Southmead | Idea | |
Robot making | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
More clocks | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Happier staff | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Better staff | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Jigsaw table | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
More computers | IT | Southmead | Idea | |
More music & poetry Books | Library Services | Southmead | Idea | |
Toilet | Toilets | Southmead | Idea | |
Early opening times | Opening hours | Southmead | Idea | |
Ease of use of computers PDFs and printing | IT | St George | Idea | |
Mobile card payment system | IT | St George | Idea | |
Clean or replace the childrens rug | Interior design/layout | St George | done | |
Clean or replace the carpet in the entrance | Interior design/layout | St George | done | |
Carpet cleaner one per group or service | Interior design/layout | St George | Not Viable | |
Wireless printing | IT | St George | Idea | IT upgrade |
Improve the computers | IT | St George | Idea | IT upgrade |
An extra kiosk | Library Services | St George | Idea | IT upgrade |
Sell nearly new books - similar to charity shops | Library Services | St George | Not Viable | |
Convert into a multi functional youth centre | Changes to buildings | St George | Not Viable | |
Increase opening hours | Opening hours | St George | done | |
Open on a Sunday | Opening hours | St George | done | extended access now on Sunday pm |
Extended access on a Sunday | Opening hours | St George | done | |
Services other | St George | idea | ||
The Library Service should publish a set of aims / service levels / objectives | Library Services | St George | In Progress | Library Service |
Put up a notice board at the rear of the building facing the park f.a.o. walkers and passers by- more footfall | Changes to buildings | St George | In Progress | Friends group are going to make a bid for funding to deliver this |
Changes to buildings | St George | In Progress | Friends have date for planting | |
Redevelop the building to include library, co-working spaces, wi-fi printing,toilets and possible cafe | Changes to buildings | St George | Idea | |
More kids activity. Maybe for older children like comic book/graphic novel workshop? | Library Services | St George | In Progress | comic club already running |
book group/s. | Library Services | St George | done | |
book talks | Library Services | St George | Idea | |
yoga (venue hire) | Community use and local groups | St George | Idea | |
coding clubs for young people/children run outside library times | Community use and local groups | St George | Idea | |
provide cleaning wipes so we can self-clean computer keyboards | Library services | St George | Idea | is already done by staff |
Library services | St George | Idea | ||
publicise the Libraries West App and reservation service more | Communication | St George | done | |
Dedicated study/quiet area . Comfy chairs for reading area. Dedicated reading area. | Interior design/layout | St George | Not Viable | |
Skype for search(?) | IT | St George | Idea | |
clear signage asking people to take their phone calls and loud conversations outside | Interior design/layout | St George | Idea | |
spaces for loud childrens activities separated from quieter areas. | Interior design/layout | St George | Idea | |
Increase opening hours | Opening hours | St Pauls | Not Viable | |
Increase power points | Changes to buildings | St Pauls | Not Viable | |
Access to other council departments | Services other | St Pauls | Idea | |
Re-purpose learning centre to accommodate library facility | Changes to buildings | St Pauls | Not Viable | |
Better well known people for events | Cultural events | St Pauls | Idea | |
Acoustic music events in association with City Festivals | Cultural events | St Pauls | Idea | |
Story telling events | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | done | story time |
cafe and refreshments | St Pauls | Not Viable | ||
WiFi for non library members | IT | St Pauls | Not Viable | |
Workzone community hub | Services other | St Pauls | Idea | |
Language training for customers | Services other | St Pauls | Not Viable | |
IT training for customers | IT | St Pauls | Idea | volunteers required |
E tutorials | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
Community Resource Books | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Multi lingual language swap | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
Local artists revamp inside and out | Interior design/layout | St Pauls | Idea | |
Community cook book | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Visual arts library | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
Singalongs | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | done | friends have organised singing events |
Intergenerational cultural calendar | Cultural events | St Pauls | Idea | |
Community allotment project | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Reading groups | Library Services | St Pauls | In Progress | shared reading |
Freelunch once a month | Services other | St Pauls | Idea | |
Community lunches bring and share | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Local history | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
Kids films with an international flavour | Library Services | St Pauls | idea | |
Give more to disadvantaged communities | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Seed swap library | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Local distinctiveness | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
Local mythology | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
Active citizens workshops | Services other | St Pauls | Idea | |
Open 40 plus hours a week | Opening hours | St Pauls | Not Viable | |
A place to gain information about the community | Library Services | St Pauls | done | |
Better engagement with the community | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | done | |
Start a friends group | Friends groups | St Pauls | done | friends have been established for some months |
Drama and performance | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | In Progress | event held by friends in learning centre |
Homework club | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
Council hub in library | Services other | St Pauls | Idea | |
Evening activities in St Pauls | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | done | |
Knitting | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Community cultural events | Cultural events | St Pauls | done | Friends have organised a number of different events |
Incredible edible | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Over 50 activities | Services other | St Pauls | Idea | |
Poetry slam | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Board games | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
Food projects | services other | St Pauls | Idea | |
Education | Services other | St Pauls | Idea | |
Higher education access | Services other | St Pauls | idea | |
Reading groups | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
Create a professional standard community cook book | Community use and local groups | St Pauls | Idea | |
Some of the PCs could be for all day use. Longer times on the internet. | IT | St Pauls | Idea | |
More stock that aligns with the activities and facilities at the Learning Centre | Library Services | St Pauls | Idea | |
More knitter natters | Community use and local groups | Stockwood | In Progress | Knit and Natter fortnightly on a Tues pm |
Armchair yoga | Community use and local groups | Stockwood | Idea | Could run a taster session if enough interest |
Vending machine | cafe and refreshments | Stockwood | Idea | machine not viable - Friends could run regular coffee morning |
Practice equipment for borrowbox and ebooks | Library Services | Stockwood | Idea | available on the public computers |
IT sessions | IT | Stockwood | In Progress | Pursuing with volunteer coordinator for IT trainer |
Colour photo copier | IT | Stockwood | Idea | not viable |
More involvement with sheltered accommodation | Services other | Stockwood | Idea | can put up signposting information in library |
More relevant staff training | Library Services | Stockwood | Done | staff have ongoing regular training |
Shelf dividers for childrens non fiction | Interior design/layout | Stockwood | In Progress | have been ordered |
Promote computer access on weekdays | Communication | Stockwood | Done | posters signposting computer access are in library staff can assist |
Promote ancestry support | Communication | Stockwood | In Progress | information on website more posters to be put in library |
Promote the library as a facility room for community groups | Community use and local groups | Stockwood | In Progress | |
Promotion of and extended access | Opening hours | Stockwood | In progress | in discussion |
Blood testing in the spare room | Services other | Stockwood | Not Viable | Not viable |
Minibus pick up and drop off | Transport links | Stockwood | Idea | Find out who the local community transport providers are |
Bake and tell | Community use and local groups | Stockwood | Idea | Coffee morning being considered |
Elderly stretch off | Community use and local groups | Stockwood | Idea | considering running a taster session |
IPad lessons | IT | Stockwood | In Progress | Pursuing with volunteer coordinator for IT trainer |
Wireless handheld scanner | IT | Stockwood | Not Viable | |
More workshops for school holidays | Community use and local groups | Stockwood | Done | dependent on staff available and funding |
Working more with southern links | Services other | Stockwood | Idea | |
Group linking young adults with elderly to support IT | IT | Stockwood | In Progress | Pursuing with volunteer coordinator for IT trainer |
English language support | Services other | Stockwood | Done | Read Easy already operates at this library |
Help with job applications | Services other | Stockwood | In Progress | ways to work newsletter in library |
Improve IT hardware | IT | Stockwood | In Progress | General upgrade due |
Alcohol gambling and drugs support | Services other | Stockwood | Idea | signposting information available |
Medium sized meeting room | Interior design/layout | Stockwood | Idea | small room available |
cafe and refreshments | Stockwood | Idea | not viable | |
One stop advice shop | Services other | Stockwood | Idea | |
Make the library dementia friendly | Library Services | Stockwood | In Progress | staff are receiving Dementia Friend training |
Put computer firewalls on the system | IT | Stockwood | In Progress | as part of IT upgrade |
Make libraries more IT friendly | IT | Stockwood | In Progress | as part of IT upgrade |
Phone and printer facilities | IT | Stockwood | In Progress | as part of IT upgrade |
Charging facilities | IT | Stockwood | done | already available |
Headphones | IT | Stockwood | done | hygiene issues - people must bring their own |
Official drinks making facility | cafe and refreshments | Stockwood | not viable | |
Children friendly resources | Library Services | Stockwood | done | new carpets, new stock, new dividers and storage boxes |
Visual history of stockwood | Library Services | Stockwood | In Progress | display of local history books |
Expand extended access to Sunday | Opening hours | Stockwood | Done | Extended Access on Sundays |
Run more events that are not book-focused | Library Services | Stockwood | In Progress | lego club and games board club |
More sockets for laptops & phones | Changes to buildings | Stockwood | Not Viable | |
Toilets | Stockwood | Not Viable | ||
Encourage new residents (who sign up here) to come to NEWBIES monthly (see noticeboard) | Communication | Stockwood | done | currently available last Monday of the month 1-3pm and a noticeboard will be in the building |
Scrap & pencils available during extended access | Library Services | Stockwood | In Progress | to be discussed with staff |
Roof cover too hot in summer can't open windows | Changes to buildings | Stockwood | done | fans and ventilation in place |
Extended computer hours (+2) now many are using own tablets and wifi | IT | Stockwood | done | library wifi available to library members |
Emergency toilet requests to librarians | Toilets | Stockwood | done | currently children and those with a special need can use the library toilet on request |
Access to toilets for people using the library | Toilets | Stockwood | Not Viable | currently children and those with a special need can use the library toilet on request |
Form a friends Group | Friends groups | Stockwood | Done | Friends Group has formed |
Board games club | Library Services | Stockwood | In Progress | |
Coffee Morning | Community use and local groups | Stockwood | In Progress | |
Chrome on computers, not windows | IT | Stockwood | Idea | BCC IT issue |
Working more with southern links | Services other | Stockwood | In Progress | |
Opening hours | Stockwood | Done | Extended Access on Sundays | |
Play reading | Library Services | Stockwood | In Progress | |
Creative writing class | Community use and local groups | Westbury | Idea | |
Homework club | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Drinks machine/ cafe/ toilet | cafe and refreshments | Westbury | Idea | |
Tea and coffee available | cafe and refreshments | Westbury | In progress | The Friends Group are running regular coffee mornings |
Better lighting | Interior design/layout | Westbury | Idea | |
cafe and refreshments | Westbury | Idea | ||
more reading volunteer challenge volunteers | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Extended opening on public holidays (staff with volunteers or local welfare organisations) | Opening hours | Westbury | Idea | |
private space for meetings | Interior design/layout | Westbury | Idea | |
room hire | Community use and local groups | Westbury | Idea | |
space dividers to reduce noise of certain groups | Interior design/layout | Westbury | Idea | |
An answer phone that gives details of opening times etc | Communication | Westbury | In Progress | |
poetry evenings | Community use and local groups | Westbury | Idea | |
local art/ history displays | Cultural events | Westbury | Idea | |
board games etc | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Better engagement with friends groups | Friends groups | Westbury | In Progress | Library supervisor and development officer are meeting with the group regularly |
Benchmark how other libraries work nationwide | Library Services | Westbury | Done | As part of Library Service management planning |
Extend the building or extend something like a gazebo into the car park | Changes to buildings | Westbury | Idea | |
Could the library be based in a different building? | Changes to buildings | Westbury | Idea | |
Attract sponsorship from local businesses | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Have more old films to borrow | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Better and more self serve kiosks | IT | Westbury | In Progress | These are being upgraded in 2020 |
enable contactless payment | IT | Westbury | in progress | This will be available in new kiosks |
Longer extended access | Opening hours | Westbury | Idea | |
More integration with schools, universities and local business | Services other | Westbury | Idea | |
Police have a regular surgery in the library | Services other | Westbury | Idea | |
Have a public toilet near the library | Toilets | Westbury | Idea | |
more regular hours across the service | Opening hours | Westbury | Idea | |
Extend opening hours | Opening hours | Westbury | In progress | Extended Access on Sundays |
Have study areas | Interior design/layout | Westbury | Idea | |
A more robust Library management system (or form a network with other libraries to ask for updates) | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Provide space for local businesses | Interior design/layout | Westbury | Idea | |
Have library apprenticeships | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Research and homework clubs | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Wireless printing | IT | Westbury | Idea | |
PGCE students gaining experience to start a homework club | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
more scanners | IT | Westbury | Idea | |
provide volunteer help with IT and self service kiosks | Volunteering | Westbury | In Progress | IT volunteers in place |
Basic computer courses | Library Services | Westbury | In Progress | IT volunteers in place |
Training for volunteers doing things in the library | Volunteering | Westbury | In Progress | Already in place |
Use TV screen to market what's going on | Communication | Westbury | Idea | |
More charging points | Changes to buildings | Westbury | Idea | |
Tablets for staff to manage library services | IT | Westbury | Idea | |
Periodicals/ magazines to borrow | Library Services | Westbury | In Progress | E-magazines already available to borrow |
sell stationery | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
have more computer games to borrow | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Local transport information | Transport links | Westbury | Idea | |
Marketing website that shows what's on per library with Twitter feed etc that staff can update easily | Communication | Westbury | In Progress | We are looking into this |
Email reminders when books are due | Library Services | Westbury | Done | Already in place |
Top managers understand the impact of decisions by coming to experience time in library | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Better publicity of what goes on and is available through the library | Communication | Westbury | in progress | part of Comms strategy |
Better and faster technology with ongoing updates and maintenance | IT | Westbury | in progress | Kiosks and PCs to be upgraded in 2020 |
Publicise libraries west | Communication | Westbury | Idea | |
Realistic expectations of what libraries can deliver | Library Services | Westbury | Idea | |
Notice boards in the entrance | Changes to buildings | Westbury | In Progress | discussing the feasibility given the shape of the entrance and Extended Access |
Would like to see teenagers in the library | Community use and local groups | Westbury | Idea | |
Other activities that people could join | Services other | Westbury | Idea | |
Edible garden | Changes to buildings | Westbury | In Progress | Sustainable Westbury-on-Trym are starting work on this |
Sell the building and build a new library in the park | Changes to buildings | Westbury | Idea | |
Extend the building using the land next to it | Changes to buildings | Westbury | Idea | |
Combine library with coffee shop and/or art space | Changes to buildings | Westbury | Idea | |
shows what's on per library with Twitter feed etc. that staff can update easily | Communication | Westbury | In Progress | We are looking into this |
An answer phone that gives details of opening times etc | Communication | Westbury | In Progress | We are looking into this |
Self-serve kiosks to take cards/paypal | IT | Westbury | In Progress | New kiosks will take card |
Community use and local groups | Westbury | In Progress | Already possible | |
Community Space to hire | Community use and local groups | Westbury | In Progress | Already possible |
Blinds for the windows | Interior design/layout | Westbury | In Progress | Getting blinds for by the PCs |
Craft session on Saturdays for children | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | Idea | Friends group bid for craft group funding |
Dividers for children to separate fiction from non-fiction | Interior design/layout | Whitchurch | In Progress | |
Community sessions e.g. stop smoking, languages, cinema day etc | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | Idea | NHS has used building previously for groups |
English language resources | Library Services | Whitchurch | Idea | |
IT sessions | IT | Whitchurch | In progress | requires volunteers |
More PCs | IT | Whitchurch | Idea | |
Look at firewall for childrens network as currently it prevents them from researching topics | IT | Whitchurch | Done | firewall is to protect children |
Tea morning / tea and chat to encourage social interaction | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | In Progress | |
Morning opening for class visits | Library Services | Whitchurch | Idea | class visits can be arranged to happen outside opening hours if required |
Homework club | Library Services | Whitchurch | Idea | study space currently available |
Councillors surgeries and not just on weekends | Services other | Whitchurch | Idea | councillors can use library space for surgeries |
NHS blood testing | Services other | Whitchurch | Idea | NHS has used building previously for groups |
Hospital visits library books and maybe a reading slot on a regular basis | Services other | Whitchurch | Idea | previous NHS storytime was a Libraries Week one-off activity |
One stop shops / community hub additional services | Services other | Whitchurch | Idea | community fair eg at Bishopston organised by Friends |
IT support sessions e.g. how to use a copier | IT | Whitchurch | Idea | requires volunteers |
Carpet | Interior design/layout | Whitchurch | Done | because the building is leased |
More workshops for school holidays | Library Services | Whitchurch | In Progress | Friends group looking at extra activities |
Better software on PCs | IT | Whitchurch | Idea | BCC IT issue |
Improved IT support | IT | Whitchurch | Idea | could advertise for an volunteer IT helper |
Have a conversation with ASDA on long term plans for the site | Changes to buildings | Whitchurch | Idea | building is leased |
Pop up shops | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | Idea | community fair eg at Bishopston organised by Friends |
Apple pressing days | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | Idea | community fair eg at Bishopston organised by Friends |
Multiuse bookit - and move books outside | Interior design/layout | Whitchurch | Idea | outside display unit? |
Provide a post office in the library | Services other | Whitchurch | Not Viable | |
Make more of the central green space | Changes to buildings | Whitchurch | Idea | in discussion |
Use the space outside opening hours | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | Idea | Building available to hire for meetings outside opening hours |
short term flexible meeting space | Interior design/layout | Whitchurch | Idea | Building available to hire for meetings outside opening hours |
Board games group in the library | Library Services | Whitchurch | Idea | in discussion |
Crafts | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | Idea | in discussion |
Knit and natter | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | in progress | Friends of Whitchurch craft group on wed pm weekly |
Provide an accessible toilet | Toilets | Whitchurch | Not Viable | |
reading circle | Library Services | Whitchurch | Idea | Can provide help with setting up a reading group |
Replace bus stop | Transport links | Whitchurch | Idea | ? |
signpost the library from ASDA | Communication | Whitchurch | Idea | |
Display showing what's on in local clubs | Communication | Whitchurch | Idea | |
Primary school should use the library more | Services other | Whitchurch | In Progress | existing school links |
Police desk in the library | Services other | Whitchurch | Idea | |
Vending machine | cafe and refreshments | Whitchurch | Not Viable | |
Computer sessions | IT | Whitchurch | Idea | requires volunteers |
Open until 6pm to coincide with GP surgery | Opening hours | Whitchurch | Idea | |
Coworking space and hot desking | Interior design/layout | Whitchurch | Done | people are welcome to work from the library as space allows |
Local history and genealogy club | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | Done | Friends have run a local/family history event |
Drama group | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | Idea | |
Social get togethers and coffee mornings | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | In Progress | |
Calligraphy classes | Community use and local groups | Whitchurch | In Progress | |
A group combining an older people's social group a reminiscence group and a creative writing group | Services other | Wick Road | Done | Reminiscence group runs 1st Friday of the month at 2pm |
Better IT support | IT | Wick Road | Idea | |
DVD stock behind the desk | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | |
More charging points for laptops | IT | Wick Road | Idea | |
Wireless printing | IT | Wick Road | Idea | |
More self service machines | IT | Wick Road | Idea | |
Better internet speed | IT | Wick Road | Idea | |
Make better use of the space. It's a tiny building but could probably use different furniture | Interior design/layout | Wick Road | Idea | some new furniture has been bought |
Longer opening hours | Opening hours | Wick Road | Not Viable | |
Move to a larger building | Changes to buildings | Wick Road | Not Viable | |
Public loo | Toilets | Wick Road | Not Viable | |
larger childrens area or enable more flexible space | Interior design/layout | Wick Road | Idea | some new furniture has been bought |
Have an information and signposting folder at each library- signposts to local services | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | |
Continuity of staff | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | staff currently work across a group of 3 libraries |
An extension into the garden | Changes to buildings | Wick Road | Not Viable | |
Lock on the gate to the garden | Changes to buildings | Wick Road | Idea | |
Organise community litter picking in garden and round the library | Community use and local groups | Wick Road | Idea | |
Use the garden space differently | Changes to buildings | Wick Road | Idea | |
Make more use of the reservation hub | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | Promotion of LW app and website |
Need a public meeting room | Interior design/layout | Wick Road | Done | Building available to hire for meetings outside opening hours |
Outreach to the childrens centre | Services other | Wick Road | In Progress | ongoing |
Outreach to the scouts group | Services other | Wick Road | In Progress | ongoing |
Hub for communication | Services other | Wick Road | Idea | |
11+ youth activities | Library Services | Wick Road | Done | Young Writers Group last Saturday of the month |
Council service information point - how to do certain things | Services other | Wick Road | Idea | |
Wick road library information centre | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | |
Library officers trained to provide advice | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | |
External community notice board | Changes to buildings | Wick Road | Idea | in discussion |
Genealogy club | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | |
Link with local schools | Services other | Wick Road | Done | ongoing |
Outreach for drop off and pick up (from school?) | Services other | Wick Road | Idea | |
Community hub especially as new developments are planned | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | |
Pilates if place was restructured | Community use and local groups | Wick Road | Done | |
Services other | Wick Road | Done | Reminiscence group runs 1st Friday of the month at 2pm | |
History of local area | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | |
Use of space outside opening hours | Community use and local groups | Wick Road | Done | |
Extend the opening hours so that the building is accessible. | Opening hours | Wick Road | Idea | |
Provide creative workshop space | Interior design/layout | Wick Road | Done | |
Specific time for autistic and special needs | Library Services | Wick Road | In Progress | Reader Engagement Team will follow up |
Coffee morning, knit and natter group. | Community use and local groups | Wick Road | Done | Knitting group alt Tuesdays, Crafty Ladies weekly Tuesdays |
Promote libraries west | Communication | Wick Road | Idea | Promotion of LW app and website |
Provide toilets | Toilets | Wick Road | Not Viable | |
Provide a bike rack | Library Services | Wick Road | Idea | |
Follow the Wick Road example | Other | Wick Road | Idea | |
Continue with the good meetings, groups, internet services etc | Community use and local groups | Wick Road | Done |