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7 March 2023
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Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, James Dornan*, Ash Denham*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Bob Doris*, Dean Lockhart* *S5M-04812 Alison Johnstone: Little Free Libraries Offering a Valuable Community Service That the Parliament commends the service provided by Little Free Libraries, which are — free take a book, return a book exchange services operating out of purpose-built depositories “ ” constructed by volunteers in over 70 countries, with locations in Edinburgh at the Stockbridge Colonies, Royal Botanic Gardens and at Exchange Place, Semple Street; understands that Little Free Libraries have been embraced by locals who borrow books for themselves and for less physically able neighbours, working together in their community to keep them stocked up, and also by tourists visiting the city; considers that Little Free Libraries plays an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books and encouraging a love of reading, often in areas where books are scarce; considers that the emergence of these services comes at a time when the number of traditional public libraries are dramatically declining across the city and the country as a whole; believes that Little Free Libraries demonstrate a demand for library services and an innovative, community-led approach to meeting some of this demand; supports the efforts of campaigners, such as Save Scotland s School Libraries, as they push for a national strategy for school libraries to ensure ’ current and future generations are not deprived of access to such an essential public service, and encourages those who are able to do so, to visit their nearest Little Free Library with a selection of their own favourite books to exchange.
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14 February 2023
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*S6M-04455 Clare Adamson: Newmains Library, 60th Anniversary—That the Parliament recognises that 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of Newmains Library; understands that that the library relocated to the new NTC centre in 2015, which is sited almost on top of the library’s original location; further understands that public libraries attract 40 million visitors every year, with public libraries dating back to the 1850s in Scotland; considers that libraries have changed over the decades from places of books to places which offer digital skills training, online events, multimedia platforms and space for community group events, providing what it sees as a vital resource and role within local communities; encourages everyone to support and promote their local libraries; thanks all library and archive staff across Scotland for their dedicated service to local communities, and wishes Newmains Library best wishes and success for the future.
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19 May 2022
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*S6M-04455 Clare Adamson: Newmains Library, 60th Anniversary—That the Parliament recognises that 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of Newmains Library; understands that that the library relocated to the new NTC centre in 2015, which is sited almost on top of the library’s original location; further understands that public libraries attract 40 million visitors every year, with public libraries dating back to the 1850s in Scotland; considers that libraries have changed over the decades from places of books to places which offer digital skills training, online events, multimedia platforms and space for community group events, providing what it sees as a vital resource and role within local communities; encourages everyone to support and promote their local libraries; thanks all library and archive staff across Scotland for their dedicated service to local communities, and wishes Newmains Library best wishes and success for the future.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 November 2021
S6W-04412
In addition, the Scottish Government is providing £101,850 to support the delivery of a Rapid Rehousing Welcome Centre in Edinburgh from 4 October 2021 to 2 May 2022.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
16 August 2021
S6W-01831
Rapid rehousing transition plans (RRTPs) are developed and owned by each local authority in Scotland, working with their partners.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 July 2021
S6W-01236
The next scheduled meeting of the group is 27 July. (e) Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans Sub-group met on the 18 May and the next meeting of the group is on the 17 August.
Official Report
Meeting date:
20 January 2022
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee 20 January 2022
Support from Museums Galleries Scotland and the Scottish Library and Information Council enables museums and libraries across the whole of Scotland to bid for grant funding.
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22 January 2025
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Thursday 23 January 2025 10 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan Supported by: Annabelle Ewing*, Emma Roddick*, Audrey Nicoll*, David Torrance*, Rona Mackay*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan*, Kevin Stewart*, Jackie Dunbar*, Bob Doris*, Ben Macpherson*, Marie McNair*, Clare Haughey*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Willie Coffey* *S6M-16155 Mark Ruskell: Save Local Libraries...
Official Report
Meeting date:
11 May 2023
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee 11 May 2023
We could also make better use of libraries, and some work is under way with colleagues at the Scottish Library and Information Council to promote libraries as places that not only welcome creativity but are warm, dry and accessible spaces.
Official Report
Meeting date:
20 April 2017
Public Petitions Committee 20 April 2017
Given the recognition of the importance of school libraries, why should a specific national strategy for school libraries not be developed?
