Following the demolition, research was conducted into the potential location and role of a new library. Several factors were identified, such as a forecasted rise in the number of pensioners, a rise in the number of people entering further and higher education, population growth in the area, and a forecasted rise of 30% in the number of people going to the library.
After the demolition, investigations were made into potential locations and functions for a new library. Factors to be considered included an expected rise in the number of pensioners, an increase in students pursuing higher education, population growth in the area, and a projected 30% increase in people visiting the library.