Rothwell Town Council to run Rothwell Library

19 August 2026

Following discussions earlier in the year, Rothwell Town Council will take over the lease of the town’s library from 1 September 2026.

Under the Community Managed Libraries Programme, a number of libraries, including Rothwell were offered out to be community managed in 2019. As part of this programme, North Northamptonshire Council provides book stock, computers and a self-service kiosk to enable the libraries to continue to operate as part of the countywide libraries network. All building costs and any staffing/volunteers to deliver library services are the responsibility of the group running the library.

At Rothwell Town Council’s Full Council meeting on 5 August, final terms were agreed with the Town Council officially taking over the lease from 1 September 2026.

As Mayor, I am proud that Rothwell Town Council is prepared to take on the library lease and begin shaping a true Community Hub for our town. Our volunteers, families and residents deserve continuity, stability and ambition, and this transition allows us to deliver exactly that. By taking on the lease, we will safeguard what matters most to our community and create new opportunities for wellbeing, learning and meaningful connection within a modern, inclusive Community Hub.Cllr Cedwien Brown, Rothwell Town Mayor

This is great news. Libraries, like the one in Rothwell, are the heart of communities and make a real difference to local people.

I look forward to seeing the library continue to grow and develop with Rothwell Town Council at the helm and a dedicated team of volunteers.Cllr Greg Wilcox, North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Member for Communities

More information about Rothwell Community Library, including opening hours, is available on the North Northamptonshire Council website.