As an ex primary school teacher and childminder I know the importance of access to books in a library situation.

Visiting the library, interacting in a pleasant and well-mannered way with the librarian, enjoying and choosing books to take home and looking after these books at home – all these experiences are a vital part of childhood.

Shutting the library is extremely shortsighted for the future generation.

Viv Cockman

Brockholes