Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

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Stockton Borough Libraries sought the views of young people to provide us with an insight into their views and ideas of what they would like to see in their libraries of the future.

Following the ideas and suggestions of the young participants in the Vibes consultation process libraries have put some quick fixes in place. Age restrictions on accessing the internet have been reduced to eight years (with parental consent) across all libraries.

At Stockton Central Library a designated teen area has been established providing a new sofa and beanbags, with a computer and a range of new books and magazines. A new noticeboard has been installed to inform you of current library information and activities as well as having a space to encourage your comments and suggestions.

A new sofa and chairs have been purchased for the main lending area so everyone can enjoy a good relaxing read. Plants have been revitalised and new ones purchased.

We have lifted the restriction on drinks so everyone is welcome to bring drinks in and eat 'lite bites' at their leisure in our libraries.

All libraries are addressing their teenage areas on how they can be improved as part of our future refurbishment programme.

Phone zones have been created so everyone is welcome to use their mobiles in designated areas.