Stotfold Library opens new chapter at The Greenacre Centre
Monday, 16 June 2025
We're proud to announce the official opening of the newly relocated Stotfold Library, now based in Oak Hall at The Greenacre Centre in Stotfold.
The library officially opened its doors to the public on Wednesday June 11, unveiling a modern community-focused space designed to be more welcoming and user friendly.
There is now a broader selection of books, upgraded IT facilities including improved Wi-Fi, an additional self-service machine, and improved security features. Designed with the community in mind, the library now features a larger event area, ideal for popular children’s activities, along with free on-site parking.
This £300,000 investment reflects our continued support for local services and lifelong learning.
To mark the grand opening, students from Roecroft Lower School formally opened the new library at special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests enjoyed refreshments and guided tours of the new space, and children took part in a scavenger hunt.
The celebrations continued on Saturday, June 14, with a lively family day. The library hosted its regular Pokémon and LEGO clubs and welcomed Dinky Ducks, a group of performers dressed as beloved book characters including Belle, Harry Potter, Spider-Man and Paddington Bear. Children enjoyed meet-and-greets, storytelling sessions, outdoor games and face painting. A food van was also on site, offering refreshments.
Councillor Tracey Wye, our Executive Member responsible for libraries, said:
It was a real pleasure to be able to join a gathering of excited Stotfold residents for the grand opening of the new library. It was such fun to see the children sprinting in to be the first to check out their new section and feel the joy from the adults as they saw how amazing the new library is. I am sure it will soon be the new, vibrant heart of the town where people can enjoy all the great books, and the new opportunities for creativity and connection.
Councillor Steve Buck, Mayor of Stotfold Town Council, said:
Having this enhanced facility within the town cements a future for the residents of not only Stotfold but the surrounding villages. It’s an amazing facility for the development of young and old alike. The library allows for additional support to residents in which the whole building supports the community.