Art deco style writing in the Staff Recommends section:
The grand train station:
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Surbiton library is one of the most astounding library buildings inside and out I have visited. If the art-deco style train station you alight at in Surbiton impresses you, then the walk up the hill is well worth it to be invited in to this library. I like that the library is not on the main high street and instead stands detached, in a haven of quiet, surrounded by greatly lush greenery. This is a traditional civic building that is grand and awe-inspiring like libraries should be. Majestic light pours in through the ceiling panes: The shelving is my favourite mahogany wood, old style. The variety of stock displays and promotions had a lot of creative thought put in. Art deco style writing in the Staff Recommends section: A healthy number of independent shops in Surbiton, it was good to see. Nice cafes and the odd brilliant old pub too.
The grand train station:
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Rejoice! We've been offered rare chance to have our say about public libraries - their structure and their future delivery. An independent report has been commissioned and the public has the chance to comment on:
* The core principles of libraries (I read this as their purposes and their ethos) * The way libraries are currently run (if your libraries give you what you want, and if they include the things you want - I guess this could include stock, specific services like IT and education, opening hours, and who they cater for) * The role of libraries (what they give the local community, and the ways things are offered to you) It is rare that the public get consulted about libraries. I think it says a lot that as a library campaigner, I have only just heard about this public consultation now - and it's been live for over one month! Please take the time to HAVE YOUR SAY! Link to libraries consultation Deadline is 21st March. |
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