New look for Johnstone Library

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Renfrewshire Council has invested £66,000 in a modernisation programme aimed at creating a more customer-friendly environment.

Councillor Eileen McCartin, convener of Renfrewshire Council's community and family care policy board, officially opened the new look library on Thursday 17 April.

The makeover has included redecoration, new carpeting and new lighting, offering a bright, welcoming environment for customers. The new look library also has a new reception area, contemporary shelving and soft furnishings, where people can relax with their choice of books.

It also boasts the first collection of digital talking books in any Renfrewshire library.

Councillor McCartin said: "Over 160,000 customers visit Johnstone Library every year. The council has invested to provide those customers with new, improved facilities and the people I spoke to were clearly enjoying the spacious layout and the extra features."

One of the most popular of those features has been a stunning wall panel display which reflects the history of Johnstone. The images shown were chosen from the library service's own photographic archive.

"We've had a very positive reaction from our customers", said Jane Gourley, librarian at Johnstone Library. "There's also been particular interest in our collection of digital talking books."

Press release: Thursday 17 April 2008