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Houston Court
Johnstone
PA5 8DL
Contact us by email:
libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
or phone: 01505 329726
or fax: 01505 336657
Opening hours
Johnstone
PA5 8DL
Contact us by email:
libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
or phone: 01505 329726
or fax: 01505 336657
Opening hours
Renfrewshire's second busiest library has been officially relaunched following a major makeover.
Library staff and visitors to Johnstone Library are enjoying a bright new look following the revamp.
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. 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."
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. You can also view the stunning wall panel in the library, showing a selection of images of historical Johnstone from the Council’s own photographic archive.
It also boasts the first collection of digital talking books in any Renfrewshire library.
Johnstone wall panel
Monday | 9am-8pm |
Tuesday | 9am-8pm |
Wednesday | 9am-5pm |
Thursday | 9am-8pm |
Friday | 9am-8pm |
Saturday | 9am-5pm |
Sunday | closed |
Facilities
- free internet access
- pcs, scanner, cd rewriters, printing
- photocopier and fax
- Infopoint
- parking is available to the rear of the library and at the side of the supermarket opposite
- disabled access, level access leading to automatic doors
Services
- access to our e-resources
- books
- community noticeboard
- New! digital talking books collection
- enquiry and information service
- graphic novels
- housebound service
- large print books
- music CD hire
- newspapers and magazines
- online learning packages
- talking books
Groups and events
Bookstart rhymetimes
Pop along to Johnstone library on Wednesday mornings, from 10.30am - 11.00am, for babies, toddlers and parents.
Pop along to Johnstone library on Wednesday mornings, from 10.30am - 11.00am, for babies, toddlers and parents.
Book Group
If you like to read, then why not join our book group. Every month we read and discuss a different novel and share our reading experiences. We meet in the library on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm. New members welcome.
If you like to read, then why not join our book group. Every month we read and discuss a different novel and share our reading experiences. We meet in the library on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm. New members welcome.
Computing for beginners
FREE computing classes. Run for four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Contact branch for details.
FREE computing classes. Run for four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Contact branch for details.
Record Club
Enjoy a wide range of music specially selected by guest speakers at Johnstone Record Club's lively monthly meetings. Sessions are held on the third Tuesday of the month, September to March, at 8.00pm.
Enjoy a wide range of music specially selected by guest speakers at Johnstone Record Club's lively monthly meetings. Sessions are held on the third Tuesday of the month, September to March, at 8.00pm.
Volunteer Information Point
If you would like to find out more about local volunteering opportunities and how volunteering can be a boost for your career, visit the Volunteer Scotland Information Point in Johnstone library. Times may vary, contact staff for details.
If you would like to find out more about local volunteering opportunities and how volunteering can be a boost for your career, visit the Volunteer Scotland Information Point in Johnstone library. Times may vary, contact staff for details.
Further information about our libraries can be found from the menu on the left hand side.
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