Lievegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Zomergem library situated in Lievegem operates in a temporarily closed state until mid-2026 when the facility construction for a multi-purpose hall and playground area begins.
The Zomergem library in Lievegem must close down temporarily because the area is undergoing thorough renovation to build new facilities, including a multi-purpose hall alongside an outdoor playground. The renovation project at the library aims to modernise both library facilities and community infrastructure, and the work will be extended until mid-2026.
Residents continuing to access library services must use the facilities located in Lovendegem and Waarschoot or Zomergem’s new collection point.
Pick-up point provides a solution,
said local officials, emphasising the municipality’s efforts to meet readers’ needs during this period.
Staff at Zomergem Library plan to organise and store about 25,000 items, including numerous books and comics and a large number of DVD releases. A portion of recent collection materials has shifted to the Beke lending post for storage. The Zomergem contact point provides free book pickup services on Wednesdays and Sundays for residents reserving Lovendegem Waarschoot or Beke collection items through the online system.
The municipality actively pursues measures to reduce resident disturbance in the current period of closure.
As a reader, you can find part of the recent collection from Zomergem there,
stated officials.
This proactive approach ensures that book lovers in Zomergem continue to have access to reading materials despite the library’s temporary closure.
Why are library renovations important for communities?
Modern public libraries are undergoing renovations frequently because municipalities intend to transform facilities while creating multipurpose areas which benefit their communities. The Main Library in Santa Ana is going through identical changes to boost its functionality by implementing facilities such as Maker Labs and interactive regions for children.
A renovation project for Lievegem follows a broader initiative to enhance public facilities within its different sub-areas. The statistical data indicates that the regional libraries welcome thousands of community members every year, so they serve as vital gathering points.
The city of Lievegem enables continued library access through alternative service locations and enables uninterrupted service throughout renovations before the introduction of its future modernised library system in mid-2026.
