| Downpatrick Library opens doors wider |
| Date: 24 January 2002 |
At a special opening ceremony on Friday 1st February, Downpatrick Library showed off its brand new entrance area to a delighted cross-section of local librarygoers.For further information contact:Valerie McMullan Branch Library Manager Downpatrick Library Market Street Downpatrick BT30 6LZ T:4461 2895 A paved approach way, complete with ramp, leads to automatic doors and a renovated lobby area. Special guest Mr Stephen Reid of Down Advocacy Group performed the official opening. He was joined by other members of the Group and Day Centre regulars, who partook of refreshments courtesy of library staff.Branch Library Manager Valerie McMullan has been pleased at the reaction of library clients:We have been inundated with compliments from our visitors. The new entrance arrangements are a boon for wheelchairs users, but we have also had numerous positive comments from buggy pushers and well-laden shoppers. The library is open every day except Sunday. It opens at 10am and closes at 5pm on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 8pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. |
| Contact: | Valerie McMullan |
| Telephone: | 4461 2895 |
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