There were crowds outside Preston Community Library this morning as the community came out in droves to welcome the official opening of the library that they campaigned for, helped fund and staffed with volunteers.
Barry Gardiner MP was there, and ward councillors were present but it was the people who were there for what Philip Bromberg, described as a 'a proud and extraordinary achievement that took pride of place.
Reflecting early debates over strategy on library closure, Philip said, 'Everyone here at Preston Community Library still believe that all public libraries should be properly funded with paid and trained staff.'
INSIDE THE LIBRARY
Join, borrow, return and renew at the front desk
Computers are provided
The Library Kitchen
There is also a large community room that can be used for meetings, classes (Yoga anyone?) and regular cinema film shows.
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