Welcome to the Next Chapter
When Cults Library closed, one chapter came to an end. Now, our community has an opportunity to write the next.
Our ambition is not simply to reopen the doors of the former library, but to build on everything people valued about it and create something even better for the future: a modern, welcoming and sustainable community library, built around our three priorities of Community, Education and Wellbeing.
Books, reading and learning will always remain at its heart. But around them, we want to create new opportunities for people of all ages to meet, learn, volunteer, take part and feel connected to their community.
There is still a great deal of work ahead, but we have an exciting opportunity. With a clear plan, strong community support and people willing to help us make it happen, we can create something that serves Cults and the wider community for generations to come.
One Building. Many Opportunities.
Together, we can write The Next Chapter.
David Laing, Chair of Trustees
Our Vision
At Cults Library Trust, our vision is to create a modern, welcoming and sustainable library and community hub at the heart of Cults and Lower Deeside - a place where people can read, learn, meet and feel that they belong. Books, literacy and lifelong learning will remain central, alongside flexible spaces for local groups, charities and organisations to hold meetings, activities, workshops and events. Our wider vision also includes a community garden with seating, planting and opportunities for outdoor learning and relaxation, together with a small outdoor coffee facility where people can meet, enjoy a drink or spend time with a book. Built around our three pillars of Community, Education and Wellbeing, we want Cults Library to be a flexible and welcoming place that supports local organisations, creates opportunities and strengthens connections across the community. The full vision will take time and will depend on funding and what can be delivered sustainably, but our ambition is to create a thriving community asset for generations to come.
Library & Community Hub
At the heart of the project will be a modern library and flexible community hub. Books, reading and learning will remain central, alongside welcoming spaces that can be used by local groups, charities, clubs and organisations for meetings, workshops, activities and events. We want the building to be somewhere people can browse, study, meet others, take part in community life or simply enjoy spending time in a comfortable and inclusive space.
At the heart of the project will be a modern library and flexible community hub. Books, reading and learning will remain central, alongside welcoming spaces that can be used by local groups, charities, clubs and organisations for meetings, workshops, activities and events. We want the building to be somewhere people can browse, study, meet others, take part in community life or simply enjoy spending time in a comfortable and inclusive space.
Library & Community Hub
Community Garden
The outdoor grounds will become an important part of the wider vision, with a community garden designed around nature, growing and wellbeing. We hope to create space for planting, community growing, biodiversity and environmental learning, alongside seating where people can relax and enjoy the outdoors. The garden will provide opportunities for volunteers, families, schools and community groups to get involved and help create a greener, more welcoming space for everyone.
Coffee Shack
Our longer term plans also include a small outdoor coffee shack, helping to create a more welcoming and active space around the library. Visitors will be able to sit outside with a coffee or take it into the library while they read, meet friends or attend an activity. The aim is to create a simple, relaxed offer that complements the library and community hub while encouraging people to stay, connect and enjoy the space.