Agenda item

To receive an update on Artizan St Library.

The Committee received an update on the Artizan St Library & Community Centre from the Head of Barbican & Community Libraries and from the Library Centre Manager.

Members thanked the Artizan Street Library staff for the opportunity to view the Maker space and for the dedication of the staff to the facilities.

Members noted the following:

-        An average of one induction per week is delivered for the Makerspace on one or more of the machines;

-        Parent reader sessions are to be introduced imminently working in partnership with local schools; and

-        A football lending service is available free of charge.

A Member asked for further information on book lending figures. The meeting heard that books have been purchased to tie in with the library’s facilities and that book issue figures are close to pre-pandemic levels.

A Member asked for more information on the volunteer profile. The meeting heard that volunteers are mainly City workers and residents.