CILIP | Summer Outing 2005

Summer Outing 2005

Tuesday 16 August is the date for CILIP in London's Summer Trip.

This year the venue is Norwich's exciting Lottery-funded Forum - a unique landmark building situated in the city centre. The original intention was that it would house a new state-of-the-art library to replace the Central Library which burnt down in 1994. It is now a dynamic and exciting centre for information, learning and entertainment.

Novel features of the Millennium Library (the third busiest public library in the UK) include a self-service Express lending library, innovative children's library, a major Business Service and the 2nd Air Division Memorial Library. The building, which also contains the Norfolk History Centre, the BBC's regional headquarters and multi-media studios, the City Learning Station, a multi-media visitor attraction and a range of shops and restaurants, has become a significant Norwich landmark and is considered to have achieved iconic status.

This eventful day will include an introduction to, and tour of, the Library, talks by staff from both the Forum Trust and the BBC, as well as a chance to explore the other features of this controversial building. There will, of course, be a social element, including evening refreshments by the river.

There will be no charge. If you would like to come, please send your details by 9 August to Phillip Powell
Phillip@montanaroad.plus.com

Updated: 04 August 2005