North and South Ayrshire Libraries have been awarded funding as part of the 2023/24 Public Library Improvement Fund .
In partnership with Ayrshire College, North Ayrshire Libraries’ 'Study Sp@ces' project will support and encourage young people to excel in their education by offering safe study spaces in their local library. The project will see six of North Ayrshire's mainland and island libraries rebranded and promoted as inspiring study spaces, outside of the school and college environment.
The Scottish Library and Information Council , which distributes funding on behalf of the Scottish Government, selected five initiatives across the country to receive grants from the second round of 2023/24 PLIF, including North Ayrshire’s 'Study Sp@ces' and South Ayrshire’s 'Stay Connected', supporting sustainable development and innovation within Scotland’s public libraries.
“These projects exemplify the transformative power of libraries, from introducing digital inclusiveness to teaching about economic wellbeing, and can help improve people’s lives in the communities they serve.