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Longer and more convenient hours in a Swindon library Library in the home

Whilst councils across the land have been cutting back on library services, from 4 July Swindon Council Home Library is a free service run
Library Services started to offer longer opening hours, with West and North Swindon Libraries adding by WRVS volunteers in partner-
an extra 10 hours a week each, and Highworth open an extra eight. ship with Swindon Council library
service.
Swindon has the fourth highest The council’s li- It’s aimed at residents of Swin-
number of libraries per head of brary strategy also don who:
population for all English unitary supports local com- • have a long or short term disabil-
authorities with 15 branches and a munities to establish ity, or illness which prevents them
mobile unit. new library access from getting to a library, or,
A recent consultation of both points in the future
library users and non-users found if there is a need. It • because of a disability they find
that those surveyed wanted longer also sets out an in- it difficult to carry books home.
opening hours. tention to work with Whatever your need, Home Library
Coun Keith Williams, who be- the community to coordinator Maria Bastin is more
came responsible for libraries in extend the opening than happy to discuss how the ser-
May as part of his cabinet brief for hours of the town’s vice can assist in providing books,
Leisure and Corporate Services, smaller libraries. music CDs, books on tape or CD
said, “we are extremely proud of our Big reading programme and a selection of DVDs.
library service and our commitment for Keith Williams. For details contact her on 07769
to making it even better. Photo: Jodie Henderson 281666 or mail: home.library@
“We are determined to keep our swindon.gov.uk
libraries open when other councils
are closing them; our investment
and the fact we are extending open-
ing hours shows how much the
council values this service.”
The extra hours have been
made possible by centralising the
enquiry service and changing staff
timetables.
Opening hours at:
North Swindon Library:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
10am - 6pm
Wednesday, Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12noon - 4pm
West Swindon Library:
Monday and Wednesday
9.30am - 5pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9.30am - 7pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm

First people arrive
at The Triangle
Housing provision in Swindon
achieved a milestone in July when
people started to move into The Beautiful
Triangle site in Rodbourne, the • Oak
first eco-home project completed
by Kevin McCloud’s HAB develop- • Pine • Futons
ment company, in association with • Painted Furniture
Green Square Housing Associa- Plus: Many lovely
tion. See the full story at http://bit.
ly/trianglekmc accessories for your home
Kevin helping to start the communal
veg garden with Lacey Todd, 3

Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am – 5.30pm Sun 10.30am – 4.30pm
Willoby's Furniture Co. 34 Wood Street Old Town Swindon Wiltshire SN1 4AB

Tel: 01793 693696 [email protected] www.willobysfurniture.co.uk

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