Public meeting over Cambridgeshire library plans - February 2

A public meeting is to be held next week about proposals to transform Cambridgeshire's library service.

Our group is anxious about Cambridgeshire County Council plans that could see a charitable trust take over the running of library services in the county, as well as increased use of volunteers at branches.

We are encouraging residents to attend a public meeting about the proposals at 7pm on Wednesday, February 2, at Arbury Community Centre in Campkin Road, Cambridge. People will also be invited to register their interest in joining FOAL at the meeting.

Separately, we plan to join other groups across the country for a Read-In on Saturday, February 5, from 2-3pm at Arbury Court Library. This national day of action will see people all over the country demonstrating their support for their libraries by showing up to their local branches and quietly reading - and you don't even need to bring a book: the library has plenty.

Read-In protest event, February 5 - show your support for the library

Library users at Arbury Court Library will be joining others across the country for a Read-In on Saturday, February 5, from 2-3pm.

The event is part of a national day of action that will see people demonstrating their support for libraries as vital public services, by showing up to their local branches and quietly reading. Our Read-In will be a peaceful way of showing Cambridgeshire County Council just how much the existing service is valued by the community.

Anyone is welcome to attend. There is no need to bring a book - there are plenty to choose from on the library shelves - and if you are not already a library member, February 5 could be the perfect time for you to join.