Community boost at Long Eaton Library

Long Eaton Library has announced an exciting new initiative designed to bring the local community together and foster new opportunities for connection and creativity.

Thanks to a successful bid to the East Midlands Airport Community Funding group, the Derbyshire County Council library has secured £2,000 to launch a community café right at the heart of the branch. 

The new café will serve as a welcoming space for everyone in the community. Whether visitors are looking for a friendly chat, a place to relax, or an opportunity to get involved in local activities, the café is set to become a vibrant hub for all.

Library staff are working closely with local residents to establish a Friends of the Library group. This group will play a key role in supporting the café and shaping future activities. All income generated from the café will be reinvested by the Friends group to fund further community-based events and initiatives. 

Initially, the café will offer teas, coffees, and biscuits. There will be a small charge for refreshments, helping to support the running of the café and future activities. At this stage, there are no plans to expand the menu, but suggestions are always welcome as the project develops. 

As the Friends of the Library group becomes more established, the library hopes hope to see new ideas and activities emerge from within the community itself. In the early stages, library staff will be on hand to help get things started, but the long-term vision is for the group to take the lead in shaping the café and its offerings. 

Whether residents are interested in joining the Friends group, attending Crafternoons, or simply enjoying a cup of tea, Long Eaton Library invites them to be part of this exciting new chapter.