To: Lambeth council
Libraries not gyms
We want Lambeth Council to listen to residents' objections to the conversion of our libraries into fee-paying gyms housing a token book 'lounge' with no librarian staff.
Why is this important?
Closing down library services is a short-sighted and irresponsible plan. Public libraries are an essential part of a functioning literate nation and play an important role in the life of the community. Our libraries are where people come together: they are a place where people come off the street to read the papers or use a computer; where kids do homework; where parents bring their toddlers to encourage a love of books; where diverse groups can meet..the list goes on.
