Library as a community branch

“What is a Public Library?

The Role of the Mobile Library Service.”

Sheffield Libraries

87.5% of survey participants said that they use the mobile library service because their local library had closed.

66% claimed to miss the former service

32% said they missed it for reasons other than choice and accessibility of stock

Think community

Think learning

Think big

Think small

Think Mobile

“That mobile library brings real riches to people ……. It is a deeply optimistic aspect of public service and what makes this country a better place.”

Melvyn Bragg, 2007