Springwood Leisure Centre Development

Your new Library and Gym coming soon to Oakwood

Springwood Leisure Centre has been given planning permission to build an extension to the rear of the building behind the squash courts.

A new gym will be located in the extension. The gym is due to open August 2008.

A library will be provided where the existing gym is situated. The library is free to join, with free internet access and much more. The library is due to open in December 2008. Building work is on schedule, so as soon as the new gym is complete work can start on the new library space.

Libraries and Leisure Centre staff are working together to deliver some joint children’s activities in the summer holidays. For more details or to book a place for your child contact the Leisure Centre on 01332 664433.

From Saturday 5 July children in Oakwood will be able to join the summer reading challenge, "Team Read". Team Read is open to children and young people aged from 4 to 12 and offers lots of ideas for some brilliant summer reading. Library staff will be at the Leisure Centre at these times for children and young people to join Team Read. There will be a choice of books to borrow. 


Thursday 28 August, 1pm to 2pm
Thursday 2 September, 1pm to 2pm

We are looking for local residents of all ages to join our Library Panel. If you enjoy meeting people and would like to play an active part in setting up the services in your new Library then contact Dawn on 07881 844739.


Photo showing the existing gym which will be developed to provide the new library

For more information on the gym development please contact Springwood Leisure:

  01332 664433

  01332 663809

For more information on the Library Services, or joining the Library Panel, contact Dawn Gebski:

  07881 844739

  dawn.gebski@derby.gov.uk