500 signatures reached
To: South Tyneside Council
Save Boldon Local Library from closure
Under local authority plans East Boldon Library is potentially at risk of closure and we must do everything within our power to ensure that it remains open so that it continues to serve our community.
Why is this important?
· Our Library is well utilised and serves a wide area including Cleadon, East Boldon, West Boldon, Boldon Colliery and Whiteleas.
· Our Library is the valued ‘hub’ of our Community and is regularly used by schools, children, families, job seekers and older people.
· Our Library hosts many community group activities. including Storytots, Baby Bounce, Knit and Natter, Jiggle and Wiggle, Reading Group and AGE UK Computer drop-in sessions.
· Our Library provides vital internet and on-line services for those who don’t have access to a computer
· Our Library supports national programmes such as World Book Day and the Summer Reading Challenge
· Our Library is the only community space serving Cleadon and East Boldon
· Our Library provides a meeting space for residents to meet with local Councillors
· Our Library provides a place to go for those who are on low income or suffering from mental heal problems as there is nowhere else to go
· Our Library proves access to a broad range of research materials and information
· Our Library is where so many children discover what books they like and become lifelong readers.
