Folkestone Library is currently closed at 2 Grace Avenue
The latest update (February 2024)
We wanted to update you about some minor works taking place at the library building in Grace Hill, Folkestone over the course of February. As you will be aware the building is temporarily closed due to building condition issues, with alternative locations available for residents to access a library service. The works taking place are all necessary precautionary measures to ensure we do not risk damage or loss to the valuable library stock and materials and will include:
- Minor maintenance works will take place, to protect one area of the building from further water ingress. Scaffolding will be put up at the front of the building in February.
- During February, we will also be removing library stock, furniture, and other items from Grace Hill to another KCC building. Here it can be safely sorted and stored before returning to Folkestone library when a long-term solution is found.
- The remainder of the local studies collection will move to the former youth hub building which is currently temporarily the Folkestone Library - Heritage and Digital Access.
Longer term options for the library continue to be explored and KCC will update as soon as there are any further developments. We recognise the continued interest in this locally and can assure residents we all want these brought to a positive conclusion as soon as possible.
Other updates and FAQs:
- Read our statement (including FAQs)
- 20 November - temporary services available
Our services
Please see alternative locations for the following services:
- Registration appointments – now located at Hythe Library on Monday to Saturday
- Baby Rhyme Time – now at Wood Avenue Library – Tuesday 10am to 10:30am
- Playground – now at Wood Avenue Library – Monday 10:30am to 11:15am
- Beyond Words Book Group – now at Cheriton Library on the last Monday of each month at 2pm
- Bus pass applications and replacements – now at Wood Avenue Library.
Opening hours have been extended at: