Your library your say
Residents are invited to give council officials their views about the borough’s libraries at a number of special events taking place over the coming weeks.
Councillors and officers will be visiting the borough’s six libraries to hear what local people think of the service. These views will help the council to form its new strategy for libraries.
And with the council set to launch its ‘Love your Libraries’ campaign this Spring there has never been a better time to visit your library.
Many of the sessions will be attended by Cllr Paul Bristow, cabinet member for residents’ services.
Among the questions that council officials really want to hear the answers to are:
• Are the current library opening hours useful to you?
• How do you think we could improve the physical environment of this library?
• What events and activities would you like to see?
• How can we ensure staff meet your needs?
• What would you like to see this library focussing on for the future?
Cllr Bristow said: “We are looking forward to getting out and about and talking to people about what they would like to see in libraries. We are also keen to speak to people who do not use our libraries and to find out why that is the case.
“Our libraries are much more than places to just borrow books from and provide plenty of free resources during these tough economic times. They also provide plenty of support for children and families so why not visit one today?”
Meetings with councillors and officers will take place at:
Shepherds Bush Library - Monday 23rd March 5 - 6.30pm
Sands End Library - Tuesday 24th March 4 - 5.30pm
Barons Court Library- Wednesday 25th March 6.30 - 8pm
Askew Rd Library - Thursday 26th March 6.30 - 8.pm
Hammersmith Library - Saturday 28th March 12noon -1.30pm
Fulham Library - Sunday 29th March 2 -3.30pm
Residents will have a chance to comment further on the future direction of libraries in the borough through a questionnaire that will appear in libraries and on the council's website in the coming weeks.
