We apologise for the ongoing problems with our Wi-fi service. We understand how important internet access is for your work, studies, and browsing needs, and we are sorry for the frustration this is causing.

Please rest assured that our technical team is actively working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we get things back up and running smoothly, and we thank you for your continued support.

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Our plans are progressing well for Phase One of the Building Connections project, which is the repurposing of old offices into a new room on the ground floor and the creation of a basement kitchen.

See live updates here

Our building improvements are intended to help us make our collection more accessible, support the needs of our growing membership, and ensure our long-term sustainability. We are funding the improvements entirely from donations, and the funds for Phase One have already been secured. If you would like to read more about the project, please visit the project website where you will also find detailed FAQs. If you have any further questions or comments, please get in touch with us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..