Barmulloch Library News Today

It is feared libraries in Glasgow are at risk of a ‘closure by stealth’ programme amid staff shortages.

Fines for late book returns are being abolished to ensure Glasgow’s libraries continue to be accessible to all.

A LIBRARY in north-west Glasgow has opened for the first time in two years.

FIVE libraries which were yet to repen after lockdown will open their doors by the end of January.

Covid staffing issues have led to the prolonged closure of five Glasgow libraries - with protesters furious they have been shut since the start of the pandemic.

There is still no date set for the re-opening of five libraries that have closed since the start of the pandemic.

LOCALS remain concerned about the future of Glasgows historic venues despite a recent cash injection of almost £450,000.

BBC News By Morag Kinniburgh image captionEast Linton pop-up library is offering a limited service More than a quarter of Scotlands libraries are still closed a month after they were allowed to reopen. And there is concern that some of the 123 public libraries across the country that remain locked will not return. Some have not opened their doors in more than a year, and many areas are only offering reduced or remote services such as click and collect. The Scottish Library and Information Cou...