Save Glasgow Libraries News Today

As the 2022 local elections draw ever closer, spokespeople from all five major parties in Scotland lay out their stalls on their vision of the future for and continued maintenance of a precious national asset – our libraries – which plays such an important and varied role in society

LIBRARY campaigners have vowed to keep pushing for fairer funding as venues re-open next week.

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

KIRSTIE Cusick’s voice breaks with emotion as she describes the connection she feels to her local library. Ms Cusick has been a library enthusiast since childhood with fond memories of leafing through books, attending dance recitals and even having her wedding reception at a Glasgow library venue. However, for the past few months she has been one of many campaigners with Save Glasgow Libraries who have been highlighting the plight of Langside, Pollokshields and Govanhill. Read more: L...

ARMED with pickets, banners and words of protest, dismayed residents took to city libraries at the weekend to campaign against venues earmarked for closure.  The Save Glasgow Libraries campaign group were joined by adults and children in Pollokshields, Whiteinch and in Langside to warn council bosses that closures will not be tolerated.  During a time where residents hoped that they could celebrate the reopening of local facilities, they are, instead, fighting for their future.  A ...