There are currently 228 signatures for this petition:
Mitun Khatri
21/04/2011 at 11:12 am
I have only begun coming to the Neasden and Willesden libraries this past month but in this short time I have seen how important they are to so many people. I have seen Adult classes taking place in Neasden library teaching and giving predominantly adults from overseas help in learning English and becoming productive members of society which I fear may no longer continue if it was to close. I have seen mother and baby classes taking place in Willesden library giving new mothers support at a time when they most need it. I have seen children working hard in the libraries; doing homework and revision for exams. Many of these children probably don't have a quiet area to work at home or even the work space. \r\nThese libraries provide alot of support for alot of people and I believe they will be sorely missed and getting rid of them will be to the detriment of the community.
Peter Campbell Chessington
11/05/2011 at 12:58 pm
Sad too see Brent libraries closing. They were really important to me when I was a child growing up in Wembley.
Ben Pinches Harrow
11/05/2011 at 7:23 pm
amy redston
08/06/2011 at 6:56 pm
Once again it is those who have the quietest voice who are targeted first.
Linda Tobey
09/06/2011 at 8:03 am
I grew up in Sudbury and between the ages of 7 and 16 I virtually lived in Barham Park Library. Both my parents worked long hours and this was the place I did my homework and borrowed hundreds of books throughout the holidays. Our family could not afford to buy books, so thanks to Barham Park, I went on to University to study Humanities – the first person in my family to ever attend Higher education.
I could not have travelled to another library and if it hadn’t been there for me I wouldn’t be the professional person I am today.
Shame on you Brent.
louise guilfoyle
16/07/2011 at 2:07 pm
Libraries are an important part of the community that provide essential materials that aid social and educational needs. We do not want to see any libraries closed! they are far too important to any community. It will be a very sad day when the education and social needs of adults and children alike will suffer due to closures!
Maureen Thomas
14/10/2011 at 10:12 pm
An absolute disgrace that these libraries are closing. There was an enquiry re: Wirral libraries and they were saved. If Brent Council is like Wirral you can bet that none of the Councillors use libraries.
I have only begun coming to the Neasden and Willesden libraries this past month but in this short time I have seen how important they are to so many people. I have seen Adult classes taking place in Neasden library teaching and giving predominantly adults from overseas help in learning English and becoming productive members of society which I fear may no longer continue if it was to close. I have seen mother and baby classes taking place in Willesden library giving new mothers support at a time when they most need it. I have seen children working hard in the libraries; doing homework and revision for exams. Many of these children probably don't have a quiet area to work at home or even the work space. \r\nThese libraries provide alot of support for alot of people and I believe they will be sorely missed and getting rid of them will be to the detriment of the community.
Sad too see Brent libraries closing. They were really important to me when I was a child growing up in Wembley.
Once again it is those who have the quietest voice who are targeted first.
I grew up in Sudbury and between the ages of 7 and 16 I virtually lived in Barham Park Library. Both my parents worked long hours and this was the place I did my homework and borrowed hundreds of books throughout the holidays. Our family could not afford to buy books, so thanks to Barham Park, I went on to University to study Humanities – the first person in my family to ever attend Higher education.
I could not have travelled to another library and if it hadn’t been there for me I wouldn’t be the professional person I am today.
Shame on you Brent.
Libraries are an important part of the community that provide essential materials that aid social and educational needs. We do not want to see any libraries closed! they are far too important to any community. It will be a very sad day when the education and social needs of adults and children alike will suffer due to closures!
An absolute disgrace that these libraries are closing. There was an enquiry re: Wirral libraries and they were saved. If Brent Council is like Wirral you can bet that none of the Councillors use libraries.
Keep libraries open!