I agree, personally I tend to read news online and buy secondhand books. But the children's library is really vital, as any teacher will tell you the really important thing is to get children to read and read. This has more impact on learning than anything else. The children's library always seems the busiest part of the library when I go.

Also as you say the computer access is really important for many people who don't have computers for accessing all sorts of services, so yes those are the two key things I agree. Similarly the computers always seem well used when I am in there.

I knew there were cuts (our local children's centre has had its services drastically cut) but I hadn't realised it affected the library too.

I am not blaming the council as I know that they are passing on cuts given to them by central government but it's all so short- sighted.