As part of our commitment to improving the boroughs libraries, the London Borough of Hounslow and John Laing Integrated Services, are working in partnership to refurbish Heston Library.

Essential works to the roof have started and we are now ready to start on the library interior. This will include:

•         ●   Bright and refreshed interior.

•         ●   New flooring, furniture and signage

•         ●   Improved layout

•         ●   New windows sympathetic to the history of the building

•         ●   New reception desk and refurbished community room

At Heston we will be introducing a self service system, known as RFID, this will allow you to take out and return books without queuing.  The library will also be equipped with new computers, books and plasma screens to provide up to date information for users.

To deliver these improvements as soon as possible, Heston Library will close from Saturday 17th April at 5.30pm to Monday 2nd August. 

To ensure that we continue to provide a service a temporary library will be provided adjacent to Heston library.  This facility will allow users to borrow return and reserve a selection of adult and children and audio books.  Staff will be on hand to provide information and deal with enquires.  The temporary library will open on Monday 19th April.  There will be no break in service and the temporary facility will be open for the duration of the works on the following days and times.

• You can still check your library account, renew and reserve books using the online library catalogue at: www.hounslowlibraries.org  >

Further information will be available as the works proceed. 

For all library enquires please call 0845 456 2796 or email hounslow-info@laing.com

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Hounslow has a network of libraries across the borough and your nearest libraries to Heston are:

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