Library Refurbishment Programme

Heston Library Refurbishment

Heston Library - RFID self-service machines & LCD TV media screenHeston has reopened to the public following its full refurbishment.

Heston Library has become the first in Hounslow to launch new self service technology. From August 2nd, when the fully refurbished library opened to the public, customers have been in control of their library borrowing. 

The new system allows customers to borrow and return books, using the state of the art technology without having to queue at the reception desks. 

Heston Library - New Study/Reading area 

Using the self service facilities couldn’t be easier; you just insert your card, place your books on the self service plate and follow the onscreen instructions.  The self service terminals will soon also have a payment function which allows library customers to manage their accounts.

 

Heston Library - Children's Library and Printer Photocopier fax machine

 

Library staff will now have more time available to offer advice and information and interact more personally with customers to ensure they are getting the most out of their local library.

The fully refurbished library at Heston also has new computer terminals, plasma screen for announcements, information and events with free Wi-Fi access to the internet coming soon...

 


The Refurbishment of Heston Library

HESTON LIBRARY - PLAN AS EXISTING HESTON LIBRARY - PLAN AS PROPOSED
Heston Library existing layout plan Heston Library proposed layout plan
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Photo Progress Gallery
Heston Library - Scaffolding ready for work to commence Heston Library - Scaffolding ready for work to commence 2 Heston Library - Scaffolding ready for work to commence 3
2nd March 2010 - Scaffolding goes up ready for works to commence
Heston Library refurbishment - Remedial works to soffits being undertaken Heston Library refurbishment - Remedial works to soffits being undertaken 2 Heston Library refurbishment - Remedial works to soffits being undertaken 3
12th March 2010 - Remedial works to soffits being undertaken
Heston Library refurbishment - Roof cleaned & soffits repairs ready for new flat roofing membrane Heston Library refurbishment - Roof cleaned & soffits repairs ready for new flat roofing membrane 2 Heston Library refurbishment - Roof cleaned & soffits repairs ready for new flat roofing membrane 3
17th March 2010 - Roof cleaned & soffits repairs ready for new flat roofing membrane
23rd March 2010 - New fascia soffits and roof membrane being installed
Heston Library refurbishment - Internal cabling and strip-out works underway Heston Library refurbishment - Internal cabling and strip-out works underway 2 Heston Library refurbishment - Internal cabling and strip-out works underway 3
9th April 2010 - Internal enabling and 'strip out' works are now underway
Heston Library refurbishment - Replacement temporary library opens next to the Heston Swimming Pool Heston Library refurbishment - Replacement temporary library opens next to the Heston Swimming Pool 2 Heston Library refurbishment - Replacement temporary library opens next to the Heston Swimming Pool 3
19th April - Replacement temporary library opens next to the Heston Swimming Pool
Heston Library refurbishment - The roof works should be completed shortly 1 Heston Library refurbishment - The roof works should be completed shortly 2 Heston Library refurbishment - The roof works should be completed shortly 3
12th May 2010 - The roof works should be completed shortly
Heston Library refurbishment - The installation of new electrical supplies has commenced 1 Heston Library refurbishment - The installation of new electrical supplies has commenced 2 Heston Library refurbishment - The installation of new electrical supplies has commenced 3
12th May 2010 - The installation of new electrical supplies has commenced
Heston Library refurbishment - Roof works nearing completion 1 Heston Library refurbishment - Roof works nearing completion 2 Heston Library refurbishment - Roof works nearing completion 3
17th May 2010 - Roof works nearing completion
Heston Library refurbishment - Front roof canopy complete 1 Heston Library refurbishment - Front roof canopy complete 2 Heston Library refurbishment - Front roof canopy complete 3
17th May 2010 - Front roof canopy complete
Heston Library refurbishment - The installation of mechanical and electrical services continues 1 Heston Library refurbishment - The installation of mechanical and electrical services continues 2 Heston Library refurbishment - The installation of mechanical and electrical services continues 3
17th May 2010 - The installation of mechanical and electrical services continues
Heston Library refurbishment - Roof works are now complete 1 Heston Library refurbishment - Roof works are now complete 2 Heston Library refurbishment - Roof works are now complete 3
17th May 2010 - Roof works are now complete
Heston Library refurbishment - The installation of new radiators in back office areas complete 1 Heston Library refurbishment - The installation of new radiators in back office areas complete 2 Heston Library refurbishment - The installation of new radiators in back office areas complete 3
3rd June 2010 - The installation of new radiators in back office areas complete
Heston Library refurbishment - External works and installation of new boilers underway 1 Heston Library refurbishment - External works and installation of new boilers underway 2 Heston Library refurbishment - External works and installation of new boilers underway 3
9th June 2010 - External works and installation of new boilers underway
Heston Library refurbishment - External works and installation of new boilers underway 4 Heston Library refurbishment - External works and installation of new boilers underway 5 Heston Library refurbishment - External works and installation of new boilers underway 6
9th June 2010 - External works and installation of new boilers underway
Heston Library refurbishment - The external works should be completed shortly 1 Heston Library refurbishment - The external works should be completed shortly 2 Heston Library refurbishment - The external works should be completed shortly 3
29th June 2010 - The external works should be completed shortly
Heston Library refurbishment - The new ceiling and lighting installation is nearly complete 1 Heston Library refurbishment - The new ceiling and lighting installation is nearly complete 2 Heston Library refurbishment - The new ceiling and lighting installation is nearly complete 3
29th June 2010 - The new ceiling and lighting installation is nearly complete
Heston Library refurbishment - Decoration under way and installation of new windows 1 Heston Library refurbishment - Decoration under way and installation of new windows 2 Heston Library refurbishment - Decoration under way and installation of new windows 3
6th July 2010 - The new ceiling and lighting installation is nearly complete