Dulwich library closing for refurbishment

[sunshine_m]

Details here:

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/2025/dulwich-library-closing-refurbishment

[Penguin68]

Considering the private revision study that my children undertook, perhaps 15 to 20 years ago in that library it seems a shame they have timed the refurbishment so it won't be open at this crucial time for children. But hey, so long as it's greener... 

[claresy]

Apparently the 'improvements' include fewer books, which I'm not happy about. 

[Sue]

2 hours ago, Penguin68 said:

Considering the private revision study that my children undertook, perhaps 15 to 20 years ago in that library it seems a shame they have timed the refurbishment so it won't be open at this crucial time for children. But hey, so long as it's greener... 

Yes, why couldn't they have started the work in July, after exams finished?  Then it would have been open again  to give children at least some revision time there  before exams.

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

On 04/11/2025 at 07:56, Penguin68 said:

. But hey, so long as it's greener... 

OMFG is it possible for the council to do anything without a bunch of armchair experts moaning about it?

The library refurb is great news, as it's lovely but completely shagged out - the toilets don't even work reliably. Other libraries in the area will be open longer house during the closure. July is a rubbish time to begin a refurb because it's just before the entire construction sector goes on summer holiday, and it would mean delaying the work another 8 months.

[Sue]

6 hours ago, Dogkennelhillbilly said:

OMFG is it possible for the council to do anything without a bunch of armchair experts moaning about it?

The library refurb is great news, as it's lovely but completely shagged out - the toilets don't even work reliably. Other libraries in the area will be open longer house during the closure. July is a rubbish time to begin a refurb because it's just before the entire construction sector goes on summer holiday, and it would mean delaying the work another 8 months.

Thank you for your explanation, which makes complete sense.

Sadly I'm guessing that most of those who post on here, including me, are not familiar with the  holiday arrangements of the construction industry.

Very sorry to have ventured an uninformed opinion 😀

[David Peckham]

7 hours ago, Dogkennelhillbilly said:

July is a rubbish time to begin a refurb because it's just before the entire construction sector goes on summer holiday

August is one of the busiest times for the building trade. The clement weather makes it more reliable for planning jobs and shouting obscenities at passing ladies.

Are you confusing brickies with hedge fund managers or the French?  It's easily done and they basically disappear for August.