Milton Keynes City Council has reopened its newly expanded children's library in the city centre, now on the ground floor.
Central Library is one of ten libraries run by the city council and welcomes more than 4,000 residents each week. Its popular children’s library holds more than 32,000 titles and this summer, almost 3,000 local children signed up to the Summer Reading Challenge. In fact, 30% of library members are under 18 – with 28,000 local children holding their own library card.
Yesterday, pupils from Oldbrook First School and local author Paula Harrison were invited to a special opening event attended by the Mayor of MK, Cllr James Lancaster and Deputy Leader, Cllr Lauren Townsend. After cutting the ribbon, they welcomed children to explore the new space and were treated to a reading from the author’s latest book.
“At a time when many councils across the country are sadly having to reduce or even close their library services, we are proud to be doing the opposite. We know our libraries are really valued by families and over the summer people borrowed 105,000 children’s books plus thousands more e-books.
Our newly expanded children’s library is at the heart of the city and is easier to access than ever before. It’s great to see children of all ages making the most of this wonderful space.”
The Central Library also runs events, regular clubs and activity sessions including Lego and Duplo club, knit and natter groups and one-to-one computer help. For more information on free services, upcoming events and clubs, please visit www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/libraries
