Lister Steps at The Old Library

Lister Steps at The Old Library Community, Events Venue, Cafe, Childcare Since 1905, The Old Library has been a symbol of hope in L13.
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Funded by wealthy philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, this iconic building was donated to the people of Liverpool as a safe space for learning and served four generations as a much-loved local library until it closed & fell into disrepair in 2006. With so many fond memories of The Old Library, local charity Lister Steps knew this special building was an important part of our community’s shared heritag

e and in 2012, we embarked on the long journey to bring it back to life. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and support from Liverpool City Council, we have repaired, restored & re-designed the building into a multi-use venue for events, learning and fun. We are proud to call The Old Library our new home and thrilled to welcome you back through its doors!

💚Thank you to everyone who donated to our Zoe's Place fundraiser 💚With your help we raised £636.30 !!! We couldn't have ...
19/11/2024

💚Thank you to everyone who donated to our Zoe's Place fundraiser 💚

With your help we raised £636.30 !!! We couldn't have done it without our lovely community 🙌

Fun learning Rosies Chinese 😊
18/11/2024

Fun learning Rosies Chinese 😊

In last week’s class, our students continued mastering Chinese numbers while taking on an exciting cultural challenge—using chopsticks! At first, some found it tricky, but with patience and practice, they successfully got the hang of it. Watching their confidence grow and pride shine was truly inspiring!👏🥰

17/11/2024

We’re ready for another week of The Story Box. Join us in venues across Liverpool for interactive storytelling, music, games & crafts for under 5s

📖 Mondays County Children’s Centre 11am - 12 Noon
📖 Tuesdays Toxteth Library 10:30-11:30am
📖 Thursdays The Old Library 10-11am
📖 Fridays Walton Life Rooms 10:30-11:30am

Book your free place here 👇
creativespacesco.eventbrite.co.uk

We can’t wait for this very special collaboration.
15/11/2024

We can’t wait for this very special collaboration.

What a lovely buzz there was in The Old Library on Saturday with all our new groups that have started.
11/11/2024

What a lovely buzz there was in The Old Library on Saturday with all our new groups that have started.

Tomorrow!! We are hosting the wonderful Ian Carroll for an evening of storytelling 📚This is a FREE community event, so n...
11/11/2024

Tomorrow!! We are hosting the wonderful Ian Carroll for an evening of storytelling 📚

This is a FREE community event, so no ticket is required💚

🗓 12/11/24
⏰️6:30pm - 8:30pm

Treat yourself at our Café as we will open for business ☕️🍷
Email: [email protected] for more information

To all our Yoga people... Our regular Yoga session has been postponed (12/11/24) but don't worry! We will be back as usu...
11/11/2024

To all our Yoga people... Our regular Yoga session has been postponed (12/11/24) but don't worry! We will be back as usual on 19/11/24 🌿

We can't wait to see you all next week!

🎄Christmas Events 🎄 We have lots of special festive treats coming up. Tickets are now available to buy. Be quick, they a...
10/11/2024

🎄Christmas Events 🎄

We have lots of special festive treats coming up.
Tickets are now available to buy. Be quick, they are likely to sell out fast.

Book by visiting https://www.tol.org.uk/event-tickets/

🎄

✨️Join us for a colourful celebration for Diwali ✨️🗓Friday 22nd November ⏰️ 6pm - 11pm 📍The Old Library, Greenlane, L13 ...
08/11/2024

✨️Join us for a colourful celebration for Diwali ✨️

🗓Friday 22nd November
⏰️ 6pm - 11pm
📍The Old Library, Greenlane, L13 7EB

✨️A great opportunity to recieve beautiful henna designs, browse Asian jewellery and gain some insight into the Indian culture ✨️

*vendor applications still OPEN

Café will be open for food and beverages ☕️ 🍛

🎶 Ukulele Courses 🎶 There are still a few spaces left on each of these courses. Email: events@tol.org.uk to register you...
08/11/2024

🎶 Ukulele Courses 🎶

There are still a few spaces left on each of these courses.
Email: [email protected] to register your interest.

‼️ POSTPONED ‼️ Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this event has now been postponed until the new year. We a...
08/11/2024

‼️ POSTPONED ‼️

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this event has now been postponed until the new year.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused and all tickets will be refunded.

We look forward to welcoming Rob in the new year. Watch this space for the new date.

‼️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ‼️ Tickets for this event are only available to pre book until 8pm this evening. There will be ...
07/11/2024

‼️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ‼️

Tickets for this event are only available to pre book until 8pm this evening.
There will be no tickets available on the door.

To book visit our website
Www.tol.org.uk

NEXT WEEK!📚Ian Carroll will be joining us at The Old Library to share his story about being a local Liverpool author📚 Ou...
07/11/2024

NEXT WEEK!

📚Ian Carroll will be joining us at The Old Library to share his story about being a local Liverpool author📚

Our Café and Bar will be open for snacks and beverages🍷☕️

This event is FREE💚 if you would like more information please email us : [email protected]

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The Old Library, Green Lane
Liverpool
L137EB

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‘We want to be the spark that makes our area better, creating positive impacts that are felt by local families, businesses and others beyond our boundaries.’

The Old Library was formally ‘The Andrew Carnegie Library’ serving the West Derby constituency in East Liverpool. Designed by architect Thomas Shelmerdine, it was the only library in Liverpool that wealthy philanthropist Andrew Carnegie chose to fund directly. Opening in 1905, this impressive and historic building served the public as a library until its closure in 2006. Now Lister Steps, with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), will restore this Grade II listed building to its former grandeur and create a landmark for the local community.

The project so far Since 2012, Lister Steps have been actively campaigning to save the former library building from further neglect. The building is currently owned by Liverpool City Council and Lister Steps gained Preferred Developer status when it was advertised for tender in 2012. A feasibility survey was carried out and Liverpool City Council funded £100, 000 of emergency holding works which took place as part of the HLF stage 1 development phase. Between August 2014 and January 2015, work took place to treat the wet and dry rot, make the building watertight and allow for ventilation.

Throughout 2015 and 2016, Lister Steps worked hard to progress their HLF application bid, appointing OMI Architects to re-design the building, raising the required match funding, developing relationships with potential delivery partners and consulting with stakeholders and the community. In November 2016, Lister Steps were awarded £3.95 million from Heritage Lottery Fund towards the full refurbishment of The Old Library and received the fantastic news that the project was approved to go ahead.


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