Northwich Library
Overview
Northwich Library on Witton Street is currently closed for repairs and renovation
While work takes place a temporary library service is currently available at Weaver Hall Museum and a self-serve facility at Brio Memorial Court, Northwich.
To access information about the temporary library services please visit:
We are committed to refurbishing Northwich Library. We recognise its value as a service to the people of Northwich and the sense of pride the building itself brings to people who live in the town. A project is underway to repair and refurbish the building and transform the services on offer to residents. It is intended to improve and develop the building to ensure it is robust and resilient for future generations.
Recognising the importance of the building and services it delivers, the Council has committed significant capital funding to its renovation. We’re delighted that this has been supplemented, following a successful bid, by external funding from The Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund which is administered by Arts Council England.
The final stages of the renovation and refurbishment of Northwich Library will begin in June. The work is expected to be complete and the library building reopen in Spring 2027.
Cheshire West and Chester Council are delighted to confirm that following an extended procurement period to enable specialist contractors to fully explore this complex heritage building, H.H. Smith & Sons Co. Ltd have been appointed as the contractors for the final phase of repair and renovation, with the contract beginning from early June.
The Library has always played a key role in Northwich and it holds a special place for many people, the building is an iconic heritage asset for the town. The work that has taken place up to now to make this complex heritage building safe and enable this final stage of renovation has been a big undertaking. The Council are delighted to be moving onto the exciting work of refurbishing and creating a library and learning space, securing a much-loved community asset for generations to come. The construction work involves full internal and external renovation and refurbishment.
The aim is to create an accessible and welcoming Library and learning space. The renovated building will include the library, an accessible first floor hosting a Skills and Employment Hub and flexible activity and meeting spaces.
Following the initial critical stabilisation, subsequent structural works and removal of hazards, the building is now safe and ready for its final phase of repair and renovation. Designs showing the Council’s exciting plans for the building were shared at a public drop-in event last year. These designs prioritise its historical features and make it fit for the future, with the final full renovation work now able to begin.
Temporary Library Service
Northwich Library opened in its temporary location at Weaver Hall Museum on Monday 30 January 2023, while the library building on Witton Street is being renovated.
The temporary library features a curated collection of the latest fiction and non-fiction titles for adults and children, internet access via public computers and free Wi-Fi, plus a range of events, activities and groups.
Weaver Hall Museum is walkable from the existing library building in approximately 15 minutes, either through the town or along the River Dane through Chinkers Field. It also offers free parking.
Information around public transport and active travel options can be found on our public transport pages.
There is also a self-service library option at Brio Memorial Court where books can be returned and more can be selected from a bespoke range. Our libraries at Barnton, Sandiway and Weaverham are open as usual, you can use any of our libraries to access activities, return/borrow items or use the ICT and other facilities.
Opening times and information about events and activities taking place at the library at Weaver Hall Museum can be found on our Northwich Library page.
